Chapter 9 - Biotech, Electrophoresis, Environ Eff, Cloning

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What is the role of auxins in plant growth?

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Auxins stimulate growth towards light.

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What do you need to make a clone?

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You need an egg cell and a skin cell from the organism you want to clone.

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What is an organism that has had foreign DNA placed into it called?

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A transgenic organism.

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Where are the largest or heaviest pieces of DNA found in an electrophoresis?

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At the top.

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What is the effect of soil acidity on hydrangea flower color an example of?

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Environmental effect on phenotype.

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Define biotechnology.

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Biotechnology is the use of living organisms or their products to modify human health and the environment.

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What is electrophoresis used for?

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Electrophoresis is used to separate DNA, RNA, or proteins based on their size and charge.

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What is cloning in biological terms?

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Cloning is the process of creating a genetically identical copy of an organism.

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What is a transgenic organism?

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A transgenic organism is one that has been genetically modified to contain DNA from another species.

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What is the significance of auxins in phototropism?

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Auxins promote cell elongation on the side of the plant that is away from light, causing the plant to bend towards the light.