Biotechnology

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What is the genetic material found in cells that contains the code of life?

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Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is the genetic material that contains the instructions for the development, functioning, growth, and reproduction of all known living organisms.

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What field of science combines both chemistry and biology?

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Biochemistry is the field of science that explores the chemical processes within and related to living organisms.

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What are proteins that can be added to laundry soap to help dissolve stains?

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Enzymes are proteins that act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions, including breaking down stains in laundry.

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What do molecular biologists study to understand biological processes?

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Molecular biologists study cells to understand their structure, function, and processes.

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What are specific areas of DNA that code for certain traits called?

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Genes are segments of DNA that contain the instructions for building proteins, which determine specific traits.

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What is the process of altering the genetic material of an organism?

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Genetic engineering is the process of directly manipulating an organism's genes using biotechnology.

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What is the term for a change in the DNA sequence?

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A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence that can lead to changes in traits or functions.

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What is the study of living organisms and their interactions with the environment?

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Biology is the scientific study of life and living organisms.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions in the body without being consumed in the process.

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What is the basic unit of life?

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The cell is the basic structural, functional, and biological unit of all living organisms.