Biotechnology review #1

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What is DNA fingerprinting used for?

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DNA fingerprinting is used to determine paternity, link suspects to crime scenes, and establish family relationships.

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What is a use of genetically engineered bacteria?

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Genetically engineered bacteria are used to make human insulin.

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What is a clone?

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A clone is an organism with identical DNA to the original.

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How does gene therapy work?

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Gene therapy works by introducing a healthy gene into a patient's cells to replace a faulty one.

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What is a disadvantage of GMOs?

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Unknown long-term health effects.

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What are transgenic organisms?

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Transgenic organisms are those that have been genetically modified to contain genes from other species.

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What is the purpose of genetic engineering?

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The purpose of genetic engineering is to alter the genetic makeup of an organism to achieve desired traits.

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What is the role of plasmids in biotechnology?

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Plasmids are small circular DNA molecules used to transfer genetic material into bacteria.

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What is the significance of recombinant DNA?

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

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What is the process of cloning?

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Cloning is the process of creating a genetically identical copy of an organism.