Biotechnology: ESSENTIALS

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Which of the following best describes a gene? Options: A section of DNA, A bundle of DNA, Every cell in your body has 23 pairs of genes, All of the genetic material in your cells

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A section of DNA

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"genome"

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All of the genetic material in an organism

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Plasmid

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Circular DNA

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Besides the nucleus, which other organelle in your cell has DNA in it?

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Mitochondria

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"restriction enzymes"

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Enzymes that cut DNA

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What best describes a "virus?"

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An "agent" that infects a host; it's microscopic

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TRUE / FALSE: Viruses are only harmful to human beings.

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FALSE

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Vector

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An organism that carries something

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Which of the following best describes "gel electrophoresis?" A tool for separating chunks of DNA, A tool for editing someone's genes, A tool for adding genes from a new species into an organism's DNA, Copying DNA to make an identical organism

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A tool for separating chunks of DNA

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Which of the following best describes "DNA Fingerprinting?" a) Means the same thing as "gel electrophoresis" b) Used to edit someone's genes c) Used to move genes from one organism into another d) Used to copy an organism's genome

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Means the same thing as "gel electrophoresis"