DNA Technology Review

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What was the main goal of the Human Genome Project?

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To find gene therapies to help treat diseases, cure genetic diseases, and understand the human genome.

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What is the function of restriction enzymes in DNA technology?

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To cleave/break nucleic acids at specific sites.

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Why is DNA fingerprinting effective for identifying individuals?

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No two people, except identical twins, have exactly the same DNA.

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What is recombinant DNA?

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DNA that is derived from the DNA of two or more different species.

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What role do plasmids play in genetic engineering?

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Plasmids are used to insert eukaryotic genes into bacteria.

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Define gene therapy.

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

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What is the significance of the genetic code?

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It is the set of rules by which information encoded in genetic material is translated into proteins.

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Explain the term 'genetic modification'.

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The direct manipulation of an organism's genes using biotechnology.

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What is the purpose of DNA sequencing?

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To determine the exact sequence of nucleotides in a DNA molecule.

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What are the applications of CRISPR technology?

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Gene editing, gene therapy, and creating genetically modified organisms.