Genetic Engineering

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A circular piece of DNA, found in bacteria, is called:

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A plasmid

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Making changes in the DNA of an organism is:

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Genetic engineering

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Which term refers to a farmer choosing the best corn from this year to plant next year?

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Selective breeding

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Parkinson's is a disease that could be potentially cured through:

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Gene Therapy

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Pets to be like the original one is known as:

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Cloning

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What is the process of transferring genes from one organism to another called?

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Gene transfer

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What is the purpose of genetic engineering?

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To modify the genetic makeup of an organism for desired traits.

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What is gene therapy?

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A technique that uses genes to treat or prevent disease.

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What is selective breeding?

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The process of breeding plants and animals for specific traits.

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What is a genetically modified organism (GMO)?

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An organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering.