Unit 4.2: Non-Mendelian Inheritance & Biotechnology

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What is the phenotype of a person with the genotype AO?

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Type A

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What is the process of producing genetically identical copies of genes, tissues, or an entire organism called?

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Cloning

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What does GMO stand for?

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Genetically Modified Organisms

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What is a unique pattern created from DNA segments that can be used to identify an individual or to identify family relationships?

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DNA Fingerprint

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Which genotype shows a CARRIER for a trait?

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X^B X^b

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What is the term for an organism that has been genetically altered to contain genes from other species?

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Genetically Modified Organism (GMO)

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What is the role of restrictive enzymes in biotechnology?

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They cut DNA at specific sequences.

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What is the purpose of gel electrophoresis?

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To separate DNA fragments based on size.

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What is the difference between dominant and recessive alleles?

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Dominant alleles express their trait even if only one copy is present; recessive alleles require two copies to express their trait.

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What is a phenotype?

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The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism.