Biotechnology

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What is Hybridization in biotechnology?

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Hybridization is a form of genetic engineering that involves breeding dissimilar organisms to combine desirable traits from both.

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What is DNA Fingerprinting?

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DNA Fingerprinting is a technology that uses gel electrophoresis to compare known DNA fragments to unknown DNA fragments to find similarities.

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What is a significant issue with Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)?

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One significant issue with GMOs is that they may affect other organisms in their environment.

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What is a major advantage of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)?

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A major advantage of GMOs is that they can create organisms not found in nature.

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What are stem cells?

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Stem cells are 'blank' cells that can be specialized into different kinds of cells, potentially helping to regenerate new cells to repair human bodies.

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What is Selective Breeding?

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Selective breeding is the process of breeding plants and animals for specific genetic traits.

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What is Cloning?

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

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What is Recombinant DNA technology?

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Recombinant DNA technology involves combining DNA from different organisms to create new genetic combinations.

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What are GMOs?

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Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) are organisms 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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Gel electrophoresis is used to separate DNA fragments based on their size, allowing for comparison and analysis.