DNA Technology Flashcards
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recombinant DNA
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inserting DNA from outside sources into cells using plasmids
2
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DNA sequencing
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reveals a complete nucleotide sequence of an unknown DNA molecule
3
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PCR
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produces many copies of a target segment of DNA, denaturation, annealing and extension
4
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DNA profiling
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identifying individuals based on the short tandem repeats (STRs) in their genome
5
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Stem Cells
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can develop into different types of cells, generate health cells to replace diseased cells
6
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Gene Therapy
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uses a virus as a vector to deliver healthy genes to cells
7
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CRISPR
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cuts and edits gene using the cas9 enzyme