Genetics and Molecular Biology Concepts

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A change in the DNA sequence that may affect genetic information.

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Mutation

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Environmental factors that induce mutations.

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Mutagens

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Cells or organisms that carry a changed gene/mutation.

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Mutants

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A technique used to amplify specific DNA sequences.

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PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)

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A method for separating DNA fragments by size using an electric field.

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Gel Electrophoresis

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Proteins that cut DNA at specific sequences.

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Restriction Enzymes

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DNA that has been artificially combined from different sources.

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Recombinant DNA

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The process of making identical copies of a gene or DNA fragment.

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Gene Cloning

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Determining the exact sequence of nucleotides in a DNA molecule.

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DNA Sequencing

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The direct manipulation of an organism’s DNA to change its characteristics.

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Genetic Engineering