Genetic Engineering

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts related to genetic engineering.

Restriction Enzyme

An enzyme that cuts DNA at specific sequences, allowing for the manipulation of DNA fragments.

Ligase

An enzyme that joins DNA fragments together to create a continuous DNA molecule.

Recombinant DNA (rDNA) Technology

A method used to assemble DNA fragments in new combinations, enabling the creation of genetically modified organisms.

Gene Therapy

A technique that modifies a person's genes to treat or prevent diseases, addressing genetic disorders.

Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)

Organisms whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques.

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

A technique used to amplify specific DNA sequences, producing millions of copies of a particular DNA segment.

Plasmid

A small circular piece of DNA found in bacteria that can replicate independently of the bacterial chromosome.

CRISPR

A revolutionary gene-editing technology that allows for precise alterations in the DNA of organisms.