Mix
DNA Fingerprint
DNA Recombinant & Gene Therapy
GMOs
Cloning & Stem Cells
100
Define 'biotechnology'.
*answers vary*
The application of technology to organisms (living things) or the application of biological processes to accomplish a goal.
100
Use the DNA in the blood found at the scene - who committed the crime?
John
100
Can gene therapy cure genetic conditions?
yes
100
GMO stands for....
Genetically Modified Organism
100
Can you clone animals?
Yes, you can legally clone animals including pets
200
Dad 3
200
List 2+ uses for DNA fingerprinting.
- identifying criminal
- determining paternity
- identify organisms
- diagnose viruses
200
Gene therapy uses a _______ to insert the healthy gene into a person.
vector (often a virus)
200
What major industry is most commonly referenced when discussing GMOs?
Agriculture
200
Define cloning.
**DOUBLE JEOPARDY: Do clones always look identical to the original?
Making a genetically identical copy of an organisms.
**DOUBLE JEOPARDY: No. Different gene expression and environmental factors are things that can alter the phenotype of an organism.
300
Define 'ethics'.
*answers vary*
A set of moral principles that govern/guide how a person makes decisions.
300
Which 2 of the 6 children are Mr. & Mrs. Jones Twins?
Child 1 and child 5
300
Restriction enzymes are used to...
cut DNA at specific locations.
300
List 2 advantages of GMO crops.
**DOUBLE JEOPARDY: 2 disadvantages of GMO crops.
Advantage Examples:
- more crops per plant
- better quality crops
- frost/weather resistant crops
Disadvantage Examples:
- possible resistance
- financially unfair access to GMO technology
300
What are stem cells?
Stem cells are undifferentiated ("starter" or unspecialized) cells that can be developed into different cell types.
400
Gel electrophoresis can be used to separate segments of ________.
DNA
400
Analyze the data and determine whether any of the children could be Megabucks' heir.
Child Y
400
Recombinant DNA is DNA that...
contains a COMBINATION of genes from more than 1 organism
400
GMO Crops are also called t________ crops.
Transgenic
400
Do clones always look identical?
No, gene expression and epigenetics can lead to differences in phenotypes
500
____ (3 letter acronym) is used to make multiple copies of DNA.
PCR
500
Pieces of DNA are separate by ______ to make a DNA fingerprint.
size
500
Cystic fibrosis is treated using ______ _______. This process replaces defective genes with healthy genes and inserts them into a person using a virus or other vector. The virus cannot be a harmful virus.
Gene therapy
500
Write down a genetic modification you would engineer, assuming it is possible, and why it is beneficial.
*answers vary*
500
Who is Dolly the Sheep?
The first mammal cloned using a somatic cell.