Unit 8 Biotechnology Test- S

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What is bio-remediation?

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Process where organic things are used to break down pollution.

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What is electrophoresis?

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A method of separating molecules, such as DNA, according to their size and electrical charge.

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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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Which organisms are used to manufacture human insulin?

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Bacteria.

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What is the purpose of DNA fingerprinting?

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To identify individuals based on their unique DNA patterns.

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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 cloning?

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The process of creating a genetically identical copy of an organism.

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What is a plasmid?

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A small, circular piece of DNA found in bacteria that can replicate independently.

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What is CRISPR?

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A technology that allows for precise editing of DNA in organisms.

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What is the role of restriction enzymes in biotechnology?

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To cut DNA at specific sequences, allowing for DNA manipulation.