Biotechnology

The process of changing the genetic material of a living organism 

• Genetic Modification
• Taxonomy
• Adapting
• Bioremediation

This is the practice of producing a genetically identical cell or organism

• Cloning

• Gel Electrophoresis

• Genetic Engineering

• DNA Fingerprinting

A lab technique used in crime fighting to prove a suspects innocence or guilt is known as:

• genetic engineering
• PCR
• electrophoresis
• gene therapy

What is recombinant DNA?

• Adding DNA from one organism into the DNA of another
• DNA which has been changed over generations by natural selection
• DNA that causes genetic disorders
• DNA that has been sequenced

Another name for GMO (Genetically Modified Organsim) is ____________.

• Transgenic
• Transplanted
• Transducted
• Plasmid

True or False: Gel electrophoresis allow scientist to compare DNA of different individuals.

• True
• False

Which suspect left the blood stain?

• Bob

• Sue

• John

• Lisa

The graphic shown here is called a

• PCR

• DNA fingerprint

• electrophoresis gel

The entire collection of genes within human cells is referred to as the ______.

• human genome
• karyotype
• pedigree
• gene map

The Human Genome Project has made diagnosing genetic disorders easier.Once a genetic disorder is diagnosed, ____ can be used as a possible treatment.

• cell cultures
• gene therapy
• DNA fingerprinting
• PCR