Science Genetic Eng. Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Genetic Engineering | the process of taking a gene from one organism and inserting it into a DNA gene of another |
Plasmid | ring of DNA |
restriction enzyme (genetic engineering) | used to cut out desired gene |
sticky ends | gene fits into this. the opening of the plasmid |
spice | process of putting 2 things together |
recombinant DNA | newly generated DNA. The combined plasmid and human DNA |
transgenic organism | organism that contains DNA from another organism |
Gene therapy | way to treat disease by inserting a gene into DNA and produce something to cure disease |
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) | makes copies of the DNA |
restriction enzyme (PCR and Gel Electrophoresis) | cuts up the DNA into fragments of different lenghts |
Gel Electrophoresis | method used to separate dna fragments by size for analysis |
Gel Electrophoresis applications (whens it used?) | Forensics, solving murder, finding body, paternity testing |
Gel Electrophoresis problems | expensive, planted evidence, cross contamination, human error |
Agarose | the gel used in gel electrophoresis, comes from seaweed |
DNA fingerprint | dna banding pattern unique to each person |
Bacterial cells | contain the plasmid, reproduce quickly by mitosis |
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