Genetic Engineering
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Biology
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6th - 8th Grade
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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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