Mitosis/Meiosis/Biotechnology

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What is a genetically identical copy of a gene or organism?

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Clone

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What technique produces millions of copies of a specific DNA sequence in hours?

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Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

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What phase of mitosis is characterized by chromosomes lining up in the middle of the cell?

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Metaphase

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What are the steps of interphase in sequential order?

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G1, S, G2

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What type of cells are somatic cells and what type are gametes?

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Somatic cells are diploid; gametes are haploid.

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What is the purpose of mitosis?

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To produce two genetically identical daughter cells for growth and repair.

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What is the main difference between mitosis and meiosis?

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Mitosis results in two identical diploid cells; meiosis results in four genetically diverse haploid cells.

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What is a GMO?

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Genetically Modified Organism, an organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering.

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What is the role of DNA polymerase in PCR?

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DNA polymerase synthesizes new DNA strands by adding nucleotides to the template strand.

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What happens during prophase of mitosis?

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Chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.