Biotechnology

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What is selective breeding?

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The practice of choosing individuals of a species to mate based on their desirable characteristics.

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What is genetic modification/genetic engineering?

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Altering the DNA of an organism at the molecular level.

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What is cloning?

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The practice of producing a genetically identical cell or organism.

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What does transgenic mean?

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An organism that has had another species' DNA put in it.

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What is recombinant DNA or genetic engineering?

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The practice of inserting the DNA of another species into an organism's DNA so that the organism gains a new trait.

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What is biotechnology?

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The use of living systems and organisms to develop or create products.

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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 purpose of gel electrophoresis?

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A technique used to separate DNA fragments based on their size.

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What is DNA fingerprinting?

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A method used to identify individuals based on unique patterns in their DNA.

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What are stem cells?

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Undifferentiated cells that have the potential to develop into different cell types.