12/9 Biotechnology - DAWSON Practice

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What are DNA fingerprints used to analyze?

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DNA fragments.

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What type of DNA contains DNA from 2 different organisms?

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Recombinant DNA.

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What is the process called that leads to race horses, designer dogs, and high milk production cows?

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Selective breeding.

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How many genes are estimated to be in human DNA?

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Approximately 35,000.

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What is the term for DNA that has been artificially created by combining DNA from different sources?

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Recombinant DNA.

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What is the main purpose of selective breeding?

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To enhance desired traits in organisms.

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What is the difference between cloning and selective breeding?

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Cloning produces genetically identical organisms, while selective breeding involves choosing parents with specific traits.

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What is transformation in biotechnology?

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The process of introducing foreign DNA into an organism.

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What is the significance of DNA fragments in forensic science?

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They can be used to identify individuals based on their unique genetic makeup.

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What is the role of plasmids in genetic engineering?

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Plasmids are used as vectors to transfer genes into host cells.