Topic 20 Biotechnology

The transfer of a gene from the DNA of one organism into another organism in order to produce an organism with desired traits.

• Genetic Engineering
• Karyotype
• Pedigree
• Genome

Restriction Enzymes are . . . 

• proteins
• DNA
• fats
• carbohydrates

Restriction Enzymes . . . 

• cut DNA at precise locations
• help bacteria to pick up DNA
• move DNA through a gel
• copy DNA

"transgenic" refers to an animal that:

• Has DNA from another organism spliced into its genome

• Has undergone DNA modification

• Has unique genes for its species

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

• A plasmid

• mRNA

• Ribosome

• Nucleotide

Genetically identical cells copied from a single original cell is called a _____.

• clone

• twin

• doppleganger

• copycat

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