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What is genetic engineering?

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Genetic engineering is the direct manipulation of an organism's genes using biotechnology, often involving the insertion of DNA from one organism into another to produce desired traits.

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How do enzymes catalyze specific reactions?

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Enzymes catalyze specific reactions by binding to a specific substrate (reactant), which allows them to facilitate the chemical reaction.

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What is an unavoidable source of experimental error in scientific studies?

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Variation in the subjects being studied, such as differences in strawberry plants, can be an unavoidable source of experimental error.

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What happens to the protein in egg whites when cooked?

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The clear protein of an egg white becomes opaque and firm when cooked due to changes in the protein structure caused by heat.

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What group demonstrated the greatest biodiversity during the Cretaceous period?

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Lizards demonstrated the greatest biodiversity during the Cretaceous period.

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What is polyploidy?

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Polyploidy is a condition in which an organism has more than two complete sets of chromosomes, often resulting in larger cell sizes and increased genetic variation.

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What is the role of ribosomes in enzyme function?

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Ribosomes are responsible for synthesizing proteins, including enzymes, but they do not transport enzymes to specific substrates.

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What is hybridization in biology?

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Hybridization is the process of crossing two different species or varieties to produce a hybrid, which may exhibit traits from both parent organisms.

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What is the significance of amino acids in plant-bacterium interactions?

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Amino acids produced by gall cells in infected plants serve as a food source for the bacterium Agrobacterium tumefaciens.

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What is the difference between a substrate and a product in enzymatic reactions?

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A substrate is the reactant that an enzyme acts upon, while a product is the result of the enzymatic reaction.