Biotechnology

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What is the basic genetic material found in all cells?

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DNA

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What is one use of genetically engineered bacteria?

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Making human insulin.

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What is the diploid chromosome number of a cloned pig if the original cell also has a diploid number of 35?

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35

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Which technique is commonly used by forensic scientists to identify individuals?

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DNA Fingerprinting.

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What term describes the physical appearance of an organism?

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Phenotype.

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What is the process of creating a genetically identical copy of an organism called?

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Cloning.

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What is the role of plasmids in genetic engineering?

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Plasmids are used as vectors to transfer genetic material into bacteria.

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What is the difference between genotype and phenotype?

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Genotype refers to the genetic makeup of an organism, while phenotype refers to the observable traits.

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

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To amplify small segments of DNA for analysis.

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What is gene therapy?

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A technique that modifies a person's genes to treat or prevent disease.