Transgenic Organisms

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What does GMO stand for?

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Genetically Modified Organism

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What is one advantage of producing transgenic plants?

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Increasing the food supply

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What is used to cut DNA into different size fragments?

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Restriction enzymes

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What application of biotechnology is used to produce plants resistant to herbicides?

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Genetic engineering

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What best describes a plasmid?

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Circular DNA found in bacteria

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What is a transgenic organism?

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An organism that has been genetically modified to contain DNA from another species.

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What is the role of restriction enzymes in genetic engineering?

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They cut DNA at specific sequences, allowing for the insertion of new genes.

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What is the purpose of using vectors in genetic engineering?

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Vectors are used to transfer genetic material into a host cell.

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What is the process of introducing foreign DNA into a cell called?

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Transformation

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What is one ethical concern regarding transgenic organisms?

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Potential impact on biodiversity and ecosystem balance.