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Biotech
Biotech vocab
Term | Definition |
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DNA fingerprint | used to identify organism by analyzing DNA |
Clone | Genetically identical copy of gene or organism |
Genetic engineering | Changing an organisms DNA to give organism new traits |
Recombinant DNA | DNA that contains genes from more than one organism |
Plasmid | Closed loops of DNA in bacteria |
Transgenic | Organism that has one or more genes from another organism inserted into it's genome |
Genomics | Study of genomes |
Gene sequencing | Determining the order of DNA nucleotides in genes |
Human genome project | Map and sequence of human genetic code and identify all genes in the sequence |
Genetic screening | Testing a persons DNA to determine persons risk of having or passing along a genetic disorder |
Gene therapy | Replacement, addition or deletion of defective gene into genome to treat disease |
Restriction enzyme | Enzymes that cut DNA at specific nucleotide sequences |
Gel electrophoresis | Electrical current is used to separate DNA fragments from each other by size |
Bioinformatics | Use of computer databases to organize and analyze biological data |
Polymerase chain reaction | Produces millions of copies of DNA sequence quickly |
Primer | Short strand of DNA that acts as a starting point for new strand |