Biotechnology

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What are genetically modified organisms (GMOs)?

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Organisms whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques.

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What is a concern about the use of GMOs as food?

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They can cause allergies, toxins, new diseases, and nutritional problems.

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What is transformation in biotechnology?

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A process where a cell takes in DNA from outside the cell.

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What is DNA extraction?

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The process of removing DNA from cells.

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What is a plasmid?

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

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What is transgenics?

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The process of introducing a gene from one organism into the genome of another organism.

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What type of cells contain plasmids?

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Prokaryotes.

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What is recombinant DNA?

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DNA that has been formed artificially by combining constituents from different organisms.

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What is the role of plasmids in genetic engineering?

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Plasmids are used as vectors to transfer genetic material into a host cell.

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What is a common method for introducing DNA into bacterial cells?

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Transformation.