Biotechnology Vocab Set 1

The entire make-up of a species genetic information... ​ ​ ​ (a)  

• genome
• plasmid
• biotechnology
• GMO
• genetic engineering
• messenger RNA

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Circular shaped DNA found in bacteria (a)  

• plasmid
• DNA fingerprinting
• biotechnology
• vector
• GMO
• nucleus

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Crimes can be solved using samples of genetic material to create...

• plasmids

• GMOs

• DNA fingerprints

• genomes

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Gene therapy is an example of the use of _____________ to cure diseases.

• transfer RNA

• plasmids

• GMOs

• biotechnology

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Corn that was created to be resistant to fungus is considered a ​ (a)   and is created using ​ (b)  

• GMO
• genome
• DNA fingerprint(ing)
• genetic engineering
• plasmid

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Scientists have taken advantage of __________ to use them as tools to clone, transfer, and manipulate genes by inserting genes from other species to create new genetic combinations.

• DNA fingerprints

• plasmids

• GMOs

• genomes

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___________ has existed since the beginning of civilization with the domestication and manipulation of plants, animals.

• fermentation

• DNA replication

• DNA fingerprinting

• biotechnology

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A technique used in biotechnology laboratories to establish links between various samples of DNA is ​ (a)  

• DNA fingerprinting
• biotechnology
• genetic engineering
• protein synthesis
• DNA replication

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Pink pineapples were developed to have pink flesh by increasing the levels of lycopene. Lycopene is naturally found in pineapples, and it is the pigment that makes tomatoes red and watermelons pink. Pink pineapples are an example of _______.

• GMOs

• photosynthesis

• plasmids

• protein synthesis

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