Unit 8 Mutations and Biotechnology

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What is a karyotype?

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A karyotype is a visual representation of an individual's chromosomes, used to identify genetic disorders and chromosomal abnormalities.

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What genetic disorder is characterized by the presence of only one X chromosome?

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Turner's Syndrome.

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How can you determine if a person is biologically female by examining their chromosomes?

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A person is biologically female if they have two X chromosomes.

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What is genetic engineering?

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Genetic engineering is the modification of characteristics in an organism through the manipulation of genes.

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What type of mutation results in a different amino acid being coded for?

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Missense mutation.

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What is a silent mutation?

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A silent mutation is a change in the DNA sequence that does not alter the amino acid sequence of the protein.

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What is a nonsense mutation?

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A nonsense mutation is a change in the DNA sequence that creates a premature stop codon, leading to a truncated protein.

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What is the role of DNA fingerprinting?

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DNA fingerprinting is a technique used to identify individuals based on unique patterns in their DNA.

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What is gel electrophoresis used for?

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Gel electrophoresis is a method used to separate DNA, RNA, or proteins based on their size and charge.

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What is cloning in biotechnology?

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Cloning is the process of creating a genetically identical copy of an organism or cell.