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Flashcards on Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering
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What is biotechnology?
Biotechnology is the use of living organisms or their components to produce useful products.
What is genetic engineering?
Genetic engineering is the deliberate modification of an organism's genetic material using biotechnology.
What are some applications of biotechnology?
Examples of biotechnology applications include genetic testing, gene therapy, and crop improvement.
What are the benefits of genetic engineering?
Genetic engineering can help produce disease-resistant crops, develop new medicines, and improve livestock.
What is a genetically modified organism (GMO)?
A genetically modified organism is an organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques.
What is the role of DNA in genetic engineering?
DNA contains the instructions for building and functioning of an organism, and it can be modified to achieve desired traits.
What is the significance of biotechnology in medicine?
Biotechnology has revolutionized medicine by enabling the production of life-saving drugs and advanced diagnostic tools.
What is cloning?
Cloning is the process of creating an identical copy of an organism by using its genetic material.
What are the ethical concerns associated with genetic engineering?
Ethical concerns include potential misuse of genetic engineering, unintended ecological consequences, and impact on natural biodiversity.
What is gene therapy?
Gene therapy is a medical procedure that involves introducing genetic material into a person's cells to treat or prevent a disease.
What is the role of enzymes in biotechnology?
Enzymes act as catalysts in biotechnological processes, facilitating biochemical reactions in living organisms or in lab settings.
What is genetic modification in agriculture?
Genetic modification in agriculture involves altering the genetic makeup of plants and animals to enhance desired traits.
What is the difference between selective breeding and genetic engineering?
Selective breeding involves breeding individuals with desirable traits, while genetic engineering directly manipulates an organism's genes.
What is recombinant DNA technology?
Recombinant DNA technology involves combining DNA fragments from different sources to create new genetic combinations.
What are the challenges faced in the field of biotechnology?
Challenges include ethical considerations, public acceptance, regulatory issues, and potential risks associated with new technologies.
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Test Your Knowledge
Which of the following best defines biotechnology?
The study of biological organisms
The use of living organisms or their components to produce useful products
The process of altering an organism's genetic material
The manipulation of human genes
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What is the deliberate modification of an organism's genetic material using biotechnology called?
Gene therapy
Cloning
Genetic engineering
Selective breeding
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Which of the following is an application of biotechnology?
Genetic testing
Gravity
Photosynthesis
Newton's Laws of Motion
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Genetic engineering can help produce:
Unhealthy crops
Disease-resistant crops
Decreased crop yield
Harmful mutations in livestock
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What does GMO stand for?
Green Mountain Options
Genetic Molecular Organism
Genetically Modified Organism
Great Masterful Organism
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What is the role of DNA in genetic engineering?
DNA prevents genetic modifications
DNA provides energy for genetic engineering
DNA contains instructions for building and functioning of organisms
DNA inhibits biotechnological processes
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How has biotechnology revolutionized medicine?
By making everyone healthy
By enabling the production of life-saving drugs and advanced diagnostic tools
By decreasing life expectancy
By increasing healthcare costs
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What is the process of creating an identical copy of an organism called?
Gene therapy
Recombinant DNA technology
Selective breeding
Cloning
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What are some ethical concerns associated with genetic engineering?
Potential misuse of genetic engineering
Lack of innovation in gene therapy
Decreased biodiversity in ecosystems
Increased use of organic farming
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What is the medical procedure that involves introducing genetic material into a person's cells called?
Cloning
Gene therapy
Recombinant DNA technology
Genetic testing
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