Chapter 13 Gene Technology Flashcards
length polymorphisms
Variations of the DNA molecule between known genes
Variable number tandem repeats VNTR
The number of tandem repeats at specific places in DNA
POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION
A technology technique that quickly produces many copies of DNA Fragments
Restriction enzymes
Enzymes used to shorten DNA molecules
Gel Electrophoresis
A technique that allows the nucleic acids or proteins according to their size and charge
DNA fingerprint
The resulting pattern of an X RAy film of the DNA
Genetic engineering
The process of altering Genetic material to allow them to make new substances
Recombinant DNA
When DNA from two different organisms is joined
Plasmids
Small rings of DNA found naturally in some bacterial cells
Probes
A strand of RNA or single stranded DNA that is labeled with a radioactive element
Human Genome Project
A research effort undertaken to sequence all of our DNA and locate within it sequences
Proteome
Organism’s’ complete set of proteins
Single nucleotide polymorphisms
Unique spots where individuals differ by a single nucleotide
Bioinformatics
The fusion of biology science computer science and information technology to enable the discovery of new biology insights
Proteomics
The study of all of an organisms proteins including their identities, structures, interactions, and abundance s
