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Biotechnology

Study Material for Biology Final

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takes advantage of naturally occurring genetic breeding, which takes advantage of naturally occurring genetic variation, to pass wanted traits to the next generation of organisms Selective Breeding
Crosses dissimilar individuals to bring together the best of both organisms Hybridization
To maintain desirable characteristics in a line of organisms breeders often use a technique known as inbreeding Inbreeding
manipulating the genetic makeup of an organism Biotechnology
Once a gene is found, biologists make many copies of it. A piece of DNA is heated and separated into two strands. Polymerase Chain Reaction
technology joining together DNA from two or more sources, makes it possible to change the genetic composition of living organisms Recombinant DNA
Used of Genetic Engeeneering typically containing a replication start signal, and a restriction enzyme cutting site as E Plasmids
A gene that makes it possible to distinguish bacteria that carry the plasmid from those that don't. Genetic Marker
Organisms can be produced by the insertion of recombinant DNA into the genome of a host organism Transgenic
A member of a population of genetically identical cells produced from a single cell. Clone
The process of changing a gene to treat medical diseases or disorders. Gene Therapy
technology to study hundreds of genes at once DNA microarray
molecular biology that identifies individuals analyzing sections of DNA that may have little or no function but vary widely from one individual to another DNA Fingerprinting
The scientific study of crime scene criminals and even overturn wrongful convictions Forensics
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