Chapter 9 - Biotech, Electrophoresis, Environ Eff, Cloning

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How many amino acids are on Earth?

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20

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What is biotechnology used for in agriculture?

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To increase the amount of food we can produce.

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What is the role of auxins in plant growth?

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To stimulate growth towards light.

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What do you need to make a clone?

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An egg cell and a skin cell from the organism you want to clone.

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Why do we create GMOs or transgenic organisms?

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To help cure disorders or diseases.

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What is a GMO?

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Genetically Modified Organism, an organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering.

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What is electrophoresis?

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A laboratory technique used to separate DNA, RNA, or proteins based on their size and charge.

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What is cloning?

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

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What are auxins?

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Plant hormones that regulate growth and development.

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What is the purpose of genetic engineering?

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To modify the genetic makeup of an organism to achieve desired traits.