A plant can send out a runner that will sprout a new plant that is a clone of the "parent." Single-celled organisms divide in two, forming two clones. How is the cloning of an animal similar to and different from the cloning that happens in nature?

How are pedigree analysis and DNA testing used together in genetic screening?

Explain why computer databases are important in genomics and proteomics.

Some genetic diseases can be treated with medication or lifestyle changes. But the only way to cure genetic diseases is to A. transplant the affected tissue. B. change the affected DNA sequence. C. induce mutations in the affected gene. D. remove the affected gene.

What are plasmids, and how are they used in genetic engineering?

Summarize the cycle involved in the PCR process.

What determines how DNA will be cut by a restriction enzyme?

Briefly describe the goals and methods of gene therapy.

Describe two ways in which DNA fingerprinting is used.

Why is bioinformatics important in genetic research?

How does genomics rely on DNA sequencing?

How are gene knockout mice useful in determining the function of genes?

Describe the general process used to make bacteria that have recombinant DNA. Include the terms restriction enzyme and plasmid in your answer.

What is the role of nuclear transfer in the process of cloning an animal?