Producing genetically identical copy of a cell, tissue, or organism is known as:
Cloning
100
Every human being will have their own unique DNA code except for: (be specific with your answer)
Identical Twins
200
A genetic structure in bacteria that can replicate independently of the chromosomes.
Plasmid
200
Animals are cloned by what technique?
Reproductive Cloning
200
In a paternity test, the scientists can figure out who the dad was because the child will share _____ the bands with his dad and _____ the bands with his mom.
half: half or 50:50
300
A form of artificial DNA that is created by combining different DNA sequences that are not commonly found in nature is known as:
Recombinant DNA
300
What vitamin does golden rice have more of (compared to organic rice)
Vitamin A
300
A lab procedure where molecules are separated out by an electrical field that runs through gel.
Gel Electrophoresis
400
What was the the international effort to completely map and sequence human chromosomes?
Human Genome Project
400
Explain "Nature VS Nurture":
Genes will dictate the DNA of an organism but environment can affect the organisms behavior, health, etc.
400
Two applications of DNA fingerprinting are:
Paternity Tests & Crime/Forensics Scenes
500
What are three things we use recombinant DNA for?
Pharmaceutical Industry
More specific crime scene forensics
Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)
Gene Therapy
Knowledge of genetic diseases
500
What are three environmental/ecological advantages to the use of GM crops?
Reduced chemical pesticide,
Substitute less hazardous herbicide,
Allows greater use of no-till agriculture, reducing erosion and runoff,
More productivity on less land