Biotechnology Flashcard

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Circular DNA found in bacteria used to transfer other DNA

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Plasmid

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The enzyme that glues DNA back together

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Ligase

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These are enzymes that recognize a very specific DNA sequence, then cut the DNA at that sequence. They are used to make rDNA.

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Restriction Enzymes

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An organism that has had its genetic material altered or has had genes added.

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GMO

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The idea that scientists must think about how their actions or products will affect other people or the environment. Keeping in mind the safety of other species.

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Ethics

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Single nitrogen bases that form when restriction enzymes cut DNA. They are used to make rDNA.

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Sticky Ends

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The taking in of DNA that the cell or organism did not have before. The new DNA gives new traits to the cell or organism.

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Transformation

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To make an exact copy of DNA or an organism

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Cloning

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The gene that the scientist is manipulating to make a product.

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Gene of Interest

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The process that uses an electric field and a gel matrix to separate the fragments of DNA by size. The fragments were made by restriction enzymes cutting the DNA.

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Electrophoresis