Biotechnology Flashcard

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What is genetics?

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The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.

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What is selective breeding?

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Choosing parents with certain characteristics to breed together to result in offspring with more desirable traits.

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What is a graduated cylinder?

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A container used for measuring the volume of liquids accurately.

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What is a chromosome?

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Threadlike structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.

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What is quantitative data?

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Data that includes measurements or counts.

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What is qualitative data?

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Data that describes characteristics or qualities that cannot be measured numerically.

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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 DNA?

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Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries the genetic instructions for life.

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What is genetic engineering?

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The direct manipulation of an organism's genes using biotechnology.

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What is a phenotype?

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The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, as determined by both genetic makeup and environmental influences.