Biotechnology

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This is the practice of inserting the DNA of another species into an organism's DNA so that the organism gains a new trait.

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Genetic Engineering

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This is the practice of producing a genetically identical cell or organism

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Cloning

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This is the practice of cutting DNA and separating it by the size of the pieces.

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Gel Electrophoresis

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Process of creating a unique image of an individual's alleles based on their size and using that image to identify an individual's DNA.

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DNA Fingerprinting

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What is the name of the international effort to sequence a human's DNA sequence?

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The Human Genome Project

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Which kitten is most likely the offspring of this cat?

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Which of these is NOT a use for DNA Fingerprinting?

• Identifying the person whose DNA was left at a crime scene
• Determining the father of a child
• Finding the likelihood of inheriting a genetic disorder
• Figuring out which species are more closely related

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Finding the likelihood of inheriting a genetic disorder

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Why did scientists edit the genes of bacteria to produce insulin?

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Because bacteria have simple DNA that is easier to manipulate, making it easy to produce insulin in a lab

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Bacterial DNA is _________ than human DNA

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More simple

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This is the practice of choosing individuals of a species to mate based on their desirable characteristics

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Selective breeding