Chapter 13 Flashcards

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What was the goal of the Human Genome Project?

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Determining the sequence of chemical base pairs which make up DNA

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What is genetic engineering?

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Modification of characteristics of an organism by manipulating its genetic material

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Which type of stem cell can give rise to any type of cell?

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totipotent embryonic stem cells

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