Biotech Basics
What is the term for the process of using living organisms or their components to develop new products or processes?
Biotechnology
What is the process of copying DNA using an enzyme called?
DNA replication
term for a scientist who conducts research on microorganisms, such as bacteria or fungi, for various applications?
Microbiologist
the name of the technique that allows scientists to determine the sequence of nucleotides in a DNA molecule?
DNA sequencing
What is the field of study that combines biology and computer science to analyze biological data?
Bioinformatics
What is the shape of DNA?
Double helix
which technique is used to identify suspects and victims in forensics?
DNA Fingerprinting
term for a scientist who interprets genetic information?
Geneticist
A dish used in the lab to grow bacteria.
petri dish
What is the use of microorganisms or enzymes to produce biofuels, bioplastics, and other chemicals called?
Industrial biotechnology
What is the process of introducing foreign DNA into cells called?
Transformation
The process of generating a genetically identical copy of an organism or cell is called?
Cloning
the profession that focuses on applying computer science and statistics to analyze biological data?
Bioinformatics
the technique used to amplify specific DNA sequences in the lab using a DNA polymerase enzyme?
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Diagnostic biotechnology where they use DNA to solve a crime.
Forensics
All living organisms are composed of ?
The Cells
What is the term for the study of the function and interactions of all the proteins in an organism?
Proteomics
What is the career that involves studying and manipulating genes to develop new products or processes?
Genetic engineer
What is used to view small objects in detail?
Microscope
GMO stands for?
Genetically Modified Organism
Which organism was the first to have its entire genome sequenced?
Human (Human Genome Project)
The process of combining of DNA from two organisms is ?
Recombinant DNA technology
the career that involves designing and conducting experiments to develop new diagnostic tools or medical devices?
Biomedical engineer
What is the technique that enables scientists to directly edit DNA sequences within living organisms?
CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing
the technique that involves the removal and replacement of faulty genes in the cells of a patient to treat genetic disorders?
Gene therapy