Biotechnology Vocabulary

Match the following

• Replacing faulty genes

• Cloning

• Inserting genes from one organism into another's genome

• DNA Fingerprints

• Making an exact copy of an organism

• Transgenic Organisms

• Using DNA fragments for identification

• Gene Therapy

• Used to cut DNA into pieces

• Restriction Enzymes

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Grace and Arjun are on a quest to explore the wonders of biotechnology. Which fields are they most likely to dive into?

• medicine and agriculture

• construction and engineering

• water treatment and electricity generation

• communication and information technology

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Which application of biotechnology is of greatest economic benefit to North Carolina?

• development of livestock that are more domesticated

• development of livestock that produce higher quality meat

• development of crops that can be grown in extremely dry environments

• development of crops that can be grown in extremely low temperatures

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Imagine you're a detective like Arjun, investigating how biotechnology is shaking things up in North Carolina. What do you think is the most likely impact on the population?

• Jobs are created and attract more people to the area.

• Research advancement causes people in need of medicines to move to the area.

• People are not concerned with biotechnology so the overall population is not impacted.

• The issue causes controversy and people hesitate to live in a state where a large amount of research takes place.

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Imagine you're a scientist like Aria, Aiden, or Olivia, exploring the world of genetically modified crops. Which of the following is a hot topic of debate in this field?

• Using genetically modified crops to boost potential yield

• Short-term use of genetically modified crops in famine-stricken countries

• Developing genetically modified crops that resist herbicides

• The long-term effects that may arise from using genetically modified crops

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Imagine you're in a science fiction movie, and you have the power to create a perfect twin of yourself or your pet! What is this fascinating process called? Join Isla, James, and Arjun on this adventure of discovery! 

• selective breeding

• gene therapy

• cloning

• recombinant DNA

Imagine you're a scientist like Mia, and you have a magical box of stem cells, which are cells that have not yet differentiated. Your task is to turn them into any cell type you desire! What fascinating field of science are you diving into? 

• cloning

• stem cell research

• antibodies

• gene therapy

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Match the following

• Replacing faulty genes

• Gene Therapy

• Used to cut DNA into pieces

• Transgenic Organisms

• Inserting genes from one organism into another's genome

• Cloning

• Using DNA fragments for identification

• Restriction Enzymes

• Making an exact copy of an organism

• DNA Fingerprints

Reorder the following

• Cut out gene you want

• Put into bacterial plasmid

• Put plasmid into bacteria

• Bacteria will make the protein

Match the following

• Cells with plasmids

• Plasmid

• Bacteria with new gene

• Restriction Enzyme

• Made of Protein

• Prokaryotes

• Made of DNA (found in prokaryotes not eukaryotes)

• Transformed Bacteria