| Term | Definition |
|---|
| Human Genome project | to determine the nucleotoide sequence of the entire human genome |
| Genetic Engineering | use of molecular genetics to identify genes for specific traits or transfer genes for a specific trait rom one organsim to another |
| Bacterial enzymes | cut the dna molecules into pieces at specific sites |
| cloning vectors | used to clone a gene from one organsim and transfer it to another organism |
| transplanting genes | used so bacteria can produce a specific protein EX: insulin which is used to control sugar metabolism |
| genomics | the study of genoms |
| biotechnology | study of living thing in the manafacturing of drugs or other products |
| Genetic Engineering | involves altering the genetic structure of embryonic cells or vectors |
| genome | a fullset of chromosomes; all the inhereted traits of an organism |
| Genetic Screening | assessment of a persons genetic makeup to detect inheritable defects |
| amniocentesis | proclure of obtaining a sample of amnitic fluid from the amino sack |
| recombinant Dna | genetically engineered DNA made by recombining fragments of DNA from different organisms |
| transgenic organism | organism whos genome has been modified by intro of novel dna |
| restriction enzyme | group of enzymes that catalyze the clevage of dna |
| vector | organism that transmitts a organism fungus, bacterium, etc.. |
| plasmid | segement of dna indepdent of the chromosom |
| stem cell | cells that havnt been specialized yet |
| dna fingerprints | banding of an individuals DNA fragments. |
| RFLP analysis | Restriction fragments lenght polymorphism. |
| Gene Therapy | Used to treat a genetic disorder by correcting a gene defect. |
| CODIS | database established by the FBI of DNA profiles from convicted offenders |
Combine with other sets
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