Biotechnology Flashcard

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What is the role of electrical current in electrophoresis?

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Electrical current is necessary for DNA fragments to move throughout the gel during electrophoresis.

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What does a cloned daughter organism receive from the parent organism?

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A cloned daughter organism receives the DNA (nucleus) from the identical parent organism.

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True or False: Gel Electrophoresis allows us to analyze physical characteristics.

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False, Gel Electrophoresis is used to separate DNA fragments based on size, not to analyze physical characteristics.

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What is a common ethical concern regarding Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)?

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Concerns include the long-term effects of GMOs being unknown, a decrease in genetic diversity, and the potential for genes to transfer to weeds.

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What is another name for a Genetically Modified Organism (GMO)?

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Transgenic.

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What is the purpose of gel electrophoresis in biotechnology?

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To separate and analyze DNA fragments based on their size.

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What is a transgenic organism?

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An organism that has been genetically modified to contain DNA from another species.

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What are some potential benefits of GMOs?

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Increased crop yields, resistance to pests, and enhanced nutritional content.

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What is the significance of the DNA (nucleus) in cloning?

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The DNA (nucleus) contains the genetic information necessary to create a cloned organism.

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What is cross-pollination in the context of GMOs?

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Cross-pollination is the transfer of pollen from one plant to another, which can lead to the transfer of genetically modified traits to non-GMO plants.