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Question 1

gene editing

Answer 1

Altering existing genes.

Question 2

DNA-test

Answer 2

Test that examines the DNA from cells.

Question 3

genomics

Answer 3

The study of the entire DNA of an organism with all the genes that it contains.

Question 4

gene therapy

Answer 4

Using of gene editing techniques to repair damaged genes.

Question 5

genetic modification

Answer 5

Implementing desired hereditary charcteristics in organisms.

Question 6

eDNA

Answer 6

DNA that is collected in a particular environment.

Question 7

biotechnology

Answer 7

Collective name given to a variety of techniques in which living organisms are used in making products for humans.

Question 8

synthetic biology

Answer 8

A field in which biological material is artificially recreated.

Question 9

recombinant DNA techniques.

Answer 9

Collective name for all techniques used to change the DNA of organisms.

Question 10

transgenic

Answer 10

Term describing a genetically modified organism.

Question 11

CRISPR-Cas

Answer 11

Technique in which specific changes are made to an organism’s existing genes.