Unit 7 Test Review

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What is Translation?

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Translation is the process by which a protein is synthesized from the mRNA template.

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What is Cloning?

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Cloning is the process of producing two or more identical organisms with the same DNA.

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What is Transcription?

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Transcription is the process of making an mRNA strand from a DNA template.

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What are Restriction Enzymes?

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Restriction enzymes are proteins that cut DNA at specific sequences, often used in genetic engineering.

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What are Amino Acids?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, linked together by peptide bonds.

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What is a Peptide Bond?

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A peptide bond is a chemical bond formed between two amino acids during protein synthesis.

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What is Bacterial Transformation?

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Bacterial transformation is the process by which bacteria take up foreign DNA from their environment.

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What is Gene Therapy?

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Gene therapy is a technique that modifies a person's genes to treat or prevent disease.

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What are Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)?

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GMOs are organisms whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques.

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What is Stem Cell Therapy?

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Stem cell therapy is a treatment that uses stem cells to repair or replace damaged tissues or organs.