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Unit 3 Quiz 3
Question | Answer |
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Punnet Square | A graphic used to predict the possible genotypes of offspring in a given cross. |
Probability | the mathematical chance of a specific outcome in relation to the total number of possible outcomes. |
Ratio | Probability can be expressed in this form, |
Nucleotide | a base, a sugar, and a phosphate group make this building block of DNA. |
Replication | the process in a cell to make copies of DNA. Two strands of DNA separate and complementary strand is made for each one. |
Mutation | changes in the number, type, or order of bases on a piece of DNA. |
RNA | has a sugar phosphate backbone and the bases A, C, and G. Has Uracil rather than Thymine. Makes a copy of DNA and builds proteins. |
Biotechnology | the use and application of living things and biological processes. For example, using yeast to ferment foods. |
Artificial Selection | the process of selecting and breeding organisms that have certain desired traits. |
Genetic Engineering | the process in which a piece of DNA is modified for use in research, medicine, agriculture, or industry. |
Clone | an organism, cell, or piece of genetic material that is genetically identical to the one from which it was derived. |