LIVING ENVIORMENT: genetic engineering

Question 1

Genetic Engineering -

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taking DNA from one organism into another

Question 2

Biotechnology-

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a method used to manipulate genes to develop new trait combinations and new variations of organisms

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Amniocentesis -

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amniotic fluid is withdrawn during pregnacy and examines for certain substances or cell type

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Selective breeding -

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technique used by plants and animal breeders to choose the desired traits for an offspring

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Gel electrophoresis -

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used to identify the DNA fingerprint of individuals is a procedure for separating a DNA through stationary material in an electric field

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Cloning -

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making a genetically identical copy of an organism

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Karyotype -

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one enlarged photograph of the pair of homologus chromosomes

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Artificial selection -

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the identification by humans of desirable traits in plants and animals

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Inbreeding -

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breed from closely related people or animals, especially over many generations.

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Transgenic -

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organism with DNA from another organism

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Stem cells -

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cells that have not been changed into what theyre supposed to be (undifferentiation)

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Plasmid -

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a small circular DNA molecule found in bacteria and some other microscopic organisms

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Restriction enzyme -

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cut DNA at a specific sequence

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Ligase -

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“glue” that attaches the gene of interest to the plasmid

Question 15

Two humans believe they are related. Which would be the best technique to determine if they are related?

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comparing DNA

Question 16

In selective breeding, it usually refers to offspring of two different species or strains.

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Hybrid

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Artificially changing the genetic material of a cell.

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Genetic Engineering