Biotech Vocab Flashcard

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A chain of amino acids for transport (hemoglobin), structure (collagen), catalysts (enzymes), regulation (insulin), and response to stimuli.

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Proteins

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

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Intentional mating of animals to produce offspring with desired traits or eliminate a trait.

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Selective Breeding

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NGSS.MS-LS4-5

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Use of microorganisms to break down pollutants for site cleanup.

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Bioremediation

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

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An organism with altered genetic traits via gene insertion from another organism.

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Transgenic Organisms

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A process of asexually producing a genetically identical cell or organism from a single ancestor.

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Cloning

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Discipline of good, bad, moral duty, and obligation.

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Ethics

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

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Use of living organisms to solve problems and create products.

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Biotechnology

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Smallest unit of living organisms that can grow and reproduce independently.

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Cell

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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Unit of hereditary info; a DNA section specifying a protein's production.

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Gene

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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Building block of proteins (20 types).

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Amino Acids

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS1-6