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Biology chp 13

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Why is Dolly the sheep considered a clone? the source of Dolly's DNA is a single cell taken from an adult donor
True or False: Gel electrophoresis allow scientist to compare DNA of different individuals. True
The insertion of a gene of interest into a bacterial DNA loop is called recombinant DNA
What seperates DNA Fragments Gel Electrophoresis
Which of the following would be an example of gene therapy technology? development of a nasal spray that contains copies of the normal gene that is defective in person with cystic fibrosis
In gel electrophoresis, the largest DNA fragment will appear closest to the starting wells
What is the charge of a DNA molecule negative
Bacteria cells can be used to produce insulin for the treatment of diabetes in humans. Which best explains how the bacteria cells are able to produce insulin for humans? The bacteria have been genetically engineered to contain the DNA needed to produce insulin.
Which process uses a body cell to create a new organism? cloning
Gel electrophoresis enables scientists to separate DNA fragments.
The process of changing the genetic material of a living organism Genetic Modification
This is the practice of producing a genetically identical cell or organism cloning
A lab technique used in crime fighting to prove a suspects innocence or guilt is known as electrophoresis
What is recombinant DNA Adding DNA from one organism into the DNA of another
Another name for GMO (Genetically Modified Organsim) is ____________. Transgenic
The laboratory process that makes many copies of DNA PCR
Problems with cloning are premature aging and a high failure rate
During gel electrophoresis, the _______ pieces of DNA move farthest down the gel lightest
DNA fingerprinting works because No two people, except identical twins, have exactly the same DNA
A circular DNA that is usually found in all bacteria is called plasmid
The process of changing a gene to treat a genetic disease or disorder. It is one of the products of the human genome project. gene therapy
The distinctive pattern of bands composed of fragments of an individual's DNA DNA fingerprint
An enzyme that cuts the DNA into different sizes during gel electrophoresis. restriction enzyme
Which of these is an example of genetic modification? use of herbicides crossbreeding heart surgery gene splicing gene splicing
Corn that was created to be resistant to fungus is considered a ​ (a) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ and is created using ​ (b) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ GMO; genetic engineering
In what way is biotechnology useful to law enforcement agencies such as the police or FBI? It can help identify who was present at the scene of a crime.
How can agricultural biotechnology have a positive impact on the environment? By developing crops that are pest resistant requiring fewer pesticides to be used.
Rice does not provide enough of certain vitamins. How could biotechnology be used to change this? Genetic modification of rice plants that are pest resistant and to produce vitamins they cannot make without biotechnology
Which is an application of genetic engineering? creating synthetic insulin
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