biotech vocab

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An organism with genes from other organisms inserted into its genome.

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transgenic

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Genetically identical copy of a gene or organism.

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clone

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Used to cut DNA at specific sequences; molecular "scissors"

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Restriction Enzyme

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Micrograph of diploid chromosomes in pairs, arranged by size.

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karyotype

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Gene editing technique for understanding disease genetics.

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CRISPR

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Genetic info in an organism's DNA.

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genome

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DNA with genes from multiple organisms.

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Recombinant DNA

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Technique to amplify DNA by separating strands and adding primers/enzyme.

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Polymerase Chain Reaction

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Treatment involving replacement or addition of genes in a person's genome.

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Gene therapy

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Technique using electrical current to separate DNA fragments.

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Gel electrophoresis