Genetic Engineering

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What is Genetic Engineering?

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A process that involves altering the genetic material of an organism to achieve desired traits.

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What is an example of Genetic Engineering?

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Putting the gene for bioluminescence into a fish.

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What is a key advantage of genetically modified organisms (GMOs)?

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Adding more nutrients into our food.

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What is hybridization in genetics?

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Choosing to crossbreed organisms from different species to obtain desired traits.

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What is a restriction enzyme?

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An enzyme used to cut DNA molecules at specific points.

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What is a clone?

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An organism that is genetically identical to another organism.

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What is recombinant DNA?

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DNA that has been formed artificially by combining constituents from different organisms.

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What is selective breeding?

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The process of breeding plants and animals for particular genetic traits.

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What is the purpose of gel electrophoresis?

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To separate DNA fragments based on their size.

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What is a transgenic organism?

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An organism that has been genetically modified to contain a gene from another species.