Chapter 7-Biotechnology—Harnessing the Genetic Code

A collection of vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts related to biotechnology.

Biotechnology

The use of technology to modify organisms, cells, or molecules for practical applications.

CRISPR

A system for editing DNA, known for its precision and efficiency in gene editing.

Recombinant DNA technology

A method that allows for the expression of traits from completely different species.

Transgenic organism

An organism that has been genetically engineered to contain a gene or genes from another species.

Gene therapy

A technique that aims to treat or prevent disease by modifying genes.

DNA fingerprinting

A method used to identify individuals based on unique patterns in their DNA.

Restriction enzymes

Proteins that cut DNA at specific sequences, used in DNA manipulation.

PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)

A technique used to amplify small segments of DNA into larger quantities.

Clone

A genetically identical copy of an organism or cell.

Clone library

A collection of cloned DNA fragments that can be analyzed and used for research.