DNA Technology

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What technique is used to sort DNA fragments according to size?

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Gel electrophoresis, DNA fingerprinting

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What is the complete set of hereditary information in an organism called?

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Genome

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What are unspecialized cells that can develop into various cell types called?

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Stem cells

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What method treats genetic disorders by replacing a defective or missing gene?

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Gene therapy

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What are the small, circular pieces of DNA found in bacterial cells called?

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Plasmids

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What is the process of copying a segment of DNA called?

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DNA replication

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What is the role of restriction enzymes in DNA technology?

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Restriction enzymes cut DNA at specific sequences, allowing for DNA manipulation.

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What is the purpose of PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)?

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PCR is used to amplify small segments of DNA for analysis.

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What is the significance of the Human Genome Project?

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The Human Genome Project mapped the entire human genome, facilitating advances in genetics and medicine.

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What is a transgenic organism?

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A transgenic organism is one that has been genetically modified to contain DNA from another species.

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