Unit 11 Genetic Technology Review

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What is selective breeding?

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A genetic engineering technique that creates organisms with desirable traits.

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What is cloning?

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A process that produces genetically identical organisms.

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What is gene splicing?

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A technique used to join together DNA from different sources.

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What does gel electrophoresis show?

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It is a method used to separate DNA fragments based on their size.

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What determines the speed of DNA bands in gel electrophoresis?

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Smaller DNA fragments move faster than larger ones.

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What is the purpose of genetic engineering?

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To modify the genetic makeup of an organism to achieve desired traits.

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What is a genetically modified organism (GMO)?

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An organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques.

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What is the significance of DNA sequencing?

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It determines the exact sequence of nucleotides in a DNA molecule.

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What is a phenotype?

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The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism.

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What is a genotype?

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The genetic constitution of an organism, represented by its alleles.