Vocab

Question 1

Enzymes that cut DNA at specific nucleotide sequences

Answer 1

Restriction enzymes

Question 2

Method of separating various lengths of DNA strands by applying an electrical current to a gel

Answer 2

Gel Electrophoresis

Question 3

The commercial application of biology products

Answer 3

Biotechnology

Question 4

A technique that produces millions of copies of a specific DNA sequence in just a few hours

Answer 4

Polymerase chain reaction

Question 5

A representation of parts of an individuals DNA that can be used to identify a person a molecular level

Answer 5

DNA fingerprint

Question 6

Genetically identical copy of an organism or gene

Answer 6

Clone

Question 7

DNA that contains genes from more than one organism

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Recombinant DNA

Question 8

Describes an organism that has one or more genes from another organism inserted into its genomes

Answer 8

Transgenic

Question 9

The replacement of a defective or missing gene, or the addition of a new gene, into a persons genome to treat a disease

Answer 9

Gene therapy

Question 10

Occurs through cross pollination of genetically modified and natural plants by wind, birds, and insects

Answer 10

Gene pollution