biotechnonogy flashcard

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Why are bacteria used as genetically modified organisms?

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They are easy to grow.

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What is a disadvantage of using genetically modified organisms in crops?

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Safety of consumption, unknown effects of foreign DNA in crops, and contamination of a wild strand.

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What is a bacterial enzyme capable of cutting DNA into smaller pieces?

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Restrictive enzyme.

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Why is the same restrictive enzyme used to cut out the isolated human DNA and used to cut open the plasmid?

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So the ends are able to stick together.

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What do you call an organism receiving recombinant DNA?

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Transgenic organism.

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What is recombinant DNA?

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DNA that has been formed artificially by combining constituents from different organisms.

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What is a cloning vector?

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A DNA molecule used to carry foreign genetic material into another cell.

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What is the role of a plasmid in genetic engineering?

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Plasmids are used as vectors to transfer genetic material into a host organism.

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What is a transgenic organism?

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

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What is the purpose of using restrictive enzymes in biotechnology?

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To cut DNA at specific sequences, allowing for the insertion of new genes.