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| length polymorphism | differences in the length of DNA between known genes |
| variable number tandem repeats (VNTR) | repeating sequences of DNA in between genes (CACACA) |
| polymerase chain reaction (PCR) | a method to make many copies of a DNA fragment |
| restriction enzyme | an enzyme that cuts DNA into pieces a specific spots |
| gel electrophoresis | a technique to study DNA pieces |
| DNA fingerprint | DNA fragment banding in a gel |
| genetic engineering | altering genetic material to make new substances |
| recombinant DNA | DNA that is a combination of DNA from 2 organisms |
| clone | an exact copy of a DNA segment, cell, or organism |
| vector | a agent that can carry DNA from one organism to another (bacteria/virus/yeast) |
| plasmid | small rings of DNA in some bacteria |
| human genome project | an effort to sequence all of our DNA and locate the genes |
| proteome | An organism's complete set of proteins |
| single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) | spots in DNA that differ by a single nucleotide |
| microarray | a technique that tells you which genes are active in a cell |
