Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology Review

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What is DNA?

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Double-stranded nucleic acid that stores genetic information; also known as deoxyribonucleic acid.

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What is gene cloning?

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The process of isolating and making copies of a gene.

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Why did some strawberries survive a hard freeze?

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They have different genetic variations that cause them to be more resistant to cold temperatures.

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What are the 4 nitrogen-containing bases in DNA?

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Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Cytosine (C), Guanine (G) - represented as ATCG.

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What are two commonly used biotechnology techniques?

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Gene cloning and PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction).

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What is biotechnology?

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

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What is a gene?

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A segment of DNA that contains the instructions for making a specific protein.

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What is PCR?

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A technique used to amplify small segments of DNA, making millions of copies of a specific DNA sequence.

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What is genetic variation?

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Differences in DNA sequences among individuals, which can lead to different traits.

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What is a mutation?

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A change in the DNA sequence that can lead to changes in traits or functions.