Vocab
A member of a population of genetically identical cells produced from a single cell
Clone
The process of manipulating the organisms, cells, or molecules to produce specific products
Biotechnology
In finding Nemo, what kind of fish is Nemo?
A clown fish
This black woman invented hair products and was the first female black millionaire.
Madame CJ Walker
A small circular piece of DNA located in the cytoplasm
Plasmid
The scientific study of crime scene evidence
Forensics
This is harmful to insects but harmless to humans
BT toxin
In which sport do teams compete for the Stanley cup
Hockey
Garret Morgan is credited with inventing this very important invention that we see every day
Traffic light
A breeding technique that involves crossing dissimilar individuals to bring together the best traits of both.
Hybridization
A term used to refer to an organism that contains genes from other organisms
Transgenic
These 3 countries are top GMO lovers
USA, Brazil, Argentina
This is the worlds most popular sport
Soccer
George Washington Carver found over 300 uses for this food product
Peanuts
A technique that allows biologists to make many copies of a gene
Polymerase chain reaction
A method of breeding that allows only those organisms with desired characteristics to produce the next generation
Selective breeding
This can lead to more beneficial, inexpensive, more nutritious food.
Genetic Modification
This is the human body's biggest organ
The skin
This doctor helped with the understanding of blood plasma that save thousands of lives
Dr. Charles Drew
A process of changing a gene to treat a medical disease or disorder.
Gene therapy
DNA produced by combining DNA from different sources
Recombinant DNA
Relating to or derived from living matter
Organic
Name 4 states that begin and end with the same letter
Arizona
Alaska
Ohio
Arizona
Lonnie Johnson is the black inventor who created this bestselling toy that we have all used on a hot summer day
Super Soaker