Biotechnology Applications Flashcards
1
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Medication
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Gene therapy - replacing, removing and altering defectives genes to prevent disease symptoms
Genetic screening - DNA scanned for genetic mutations
2
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Agriculture
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Increases yield, hardiness, uniformity, insect resistance, herbicide tolerance, etc.
- expensive
3
Q
what is DNA fiingerprinting
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Comparison of patterns of DNA fragments on a gel
4
Q
Why are non-coding regions used in forensic investigations
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