NC Biology EOC Review

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What is DNA fingerprinting?

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

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What is a transgenic plant?

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A plant that has been genetically modified to contain genes from other species.

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What is the primary function of mitochondria?

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To convert food into energy for the cell through cellular respiration.

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What should you do first if an accident occurs in a science lab?

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Report the incident to the teacher immediately.

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What is the rough endoplasmic reticulum (rough ER)?

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A type of endoplasmic reticulum that is studded with ribosomes and is involved in protein synthesis.

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What is gene cloning?

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The process of making multiple copies of a specific gene.

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What is gene therapy?

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A technique that modifies a person's genes to treat or prevent disease.

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What role do vacuoles play in a cell?

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They store nutrients, waste products, and help maintain turgor pressure in plant cells.

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What is karyotyping?

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A laboratory technique that produces an image of an individual's chromosomes.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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To protect the cell and regulate what enters and exits the cell.