Biotechnology

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Which of the following is a protein that acts as DNA "scissors"? plasmid, restriction enzyme, ligase, protein expression

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restriction enzyme

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Gel electrophoresis enables scientists to

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separate DNA fragments.

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Based on these results whose blood was found in the blood stain at the crime scene? Options: Bob, Sue, John, Lisa

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John

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In gel electrophoresis, smaller DNA move...

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farther and faster

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Which best describes a primary goal of the Human Genome Project (HGP)?

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Track genetic disorders and use the information for preventative measures

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What is the primary reason that scientists use restriction enzymes?

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Restriction enzymes are used when the whole chromosome is too large to study easily

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What is used to create a picture from the results of gel electrophoresis and reveals the unique patterns in a person's DNA?

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DNA Fingerprinting

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What does the abbreviation "PCR" stand for?

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Polymerase Chain Reaction

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What is a primary benefit/use of polymerase chain reactions?

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To produce millions to billions of copies of a specific DNA sequence

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The cloning process creates a gene or organism with the identical ________ as the original.

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Genetic material