Biotechnology

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What are restriction enzymes?

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Biochemical scissors that cut DNA into fragments.

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What is the primary function of restriction enzymes in biotechnology?

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To cut DNA at specific sequences.

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What are DNA fragments?

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Pieces of DNA that result from the action of restriction enzymes.

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What is DNA fingerprinting?

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A technique used to identify individuals based on unique patterns in their DNA.

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What is the role of gel electrophoresis in DNA analysis?

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To separate DNA fragments based on size.

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What is biotechnology?

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The use of living organisms or their products to develop or create useful products.

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What is genetic engineering?

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The direct manipulation of an organism's genes using biotechnology.

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What is cloning in biotechnology?

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The process of creating a genetically identical copy of an organism.

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What is a plasmid?

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A small, circular piece of DNA commonly used in genetic engineering.

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

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To amplify small segments of DNA for analysis.