Genetic Engineering

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What is genetic engineering?

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Genetic engineering is the direct manipulation of an organism's genes using biotechnology.

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What is selective breeding?

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Selective breeding is the process of breeding plants and animals for particular genetic traits.

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What is recombinant DNA?

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

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What is gene therapy?

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Gene therapy is a technique that uses genes to treat or prevent disease by inserting a gene into a patient's cells.

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What is a plasmid?

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A plasmid is a small, circular piece of DNA found in bacteria that can replicate independently.

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What is a vector in genetic engineering?

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A vector is a vehicle used to transfer genetic material into a cell.

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What is cloning?

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

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What is DNA fingerprinting?

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DNA fingerprinting is a technique used to identify individuals based on their unique DNA profiles.

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What is a gene?

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A gene is a segment of DNA that contains the instructions for building a specific protein.

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What is biotechnology?

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Biotechnology is the use of living systems and organisms to develop or create products.