Biotech Applications
This medical technology uses bacteria to produce insulin for diabetic patients.
What is recombinant DNA technology?
The study of whole genomes, including genes and their functions, is known as this.
What is genomics?
This technique involves inserting DNA from one organism into another to create recombinant DNA.
What is genetic engineering?
Genetically modified crops often have reduced this, making them more vulnerable to disease.
What is genetic diversity?
This process separates DNA fragments by size using an electric current.
What is gel electrophoresis?
A variation in a single base pair in the DNA sequence is called this.
What is a single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP)?
This tool cuts DNA at specific sequences to allow scientists to insert or remove genes.
What is a restriction enzyme?
Cloning plants like bananas can lead to this disadvantage.
What is increased vulnerability to pests and disease?
This technology can make millions of copies of a DNA sequence in a short time.
What is polymerase chain reaction (PCR)?
This international project mapped the entire human genome.
What is the Human Genome Project?
These small, circular DNA molecules in bacteria are often used as vectors in genetic engineering.
What are plasmids?
This is the most likely group to benefit from genetically modified crops.
What are nations with large populations and scarce resources?
A short DNA strand used to detect the presence of a complementary DNA sequence is called this.
What is a DNA probe?
Genetic testing can help diagnose genetic conditions and predict this.
What is disease risk?
Organisms that contain DNA from another species are called this.
What are transgenic organisms?
A common ethical concern of cloning is manipulation of these early cells.
What are embryonic cells?
This process replaces or repairs faulty genes to treat disease.
What is gene therapy?
This field studies how an individual’s genetic makeup affects their response to medications.
What is pharmacogenomics?
Which technique can edit specific genes and is known for its precision and efficiency?
What is CRISPR-Cas9?
This traditional process involves selecting parents with desired traits to breed together.
What is selective breeding?