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| biotechnology | use of genetic engineering to find solutions to problems |
| recombination DNA | newly generated DNA molecule with DNA from different sources |
| plasmid | small, circular, double-stranded DNA molecule that occur naturally in bacteria and yeast cells |
| restriction enzyme | baterial protein that cuts DNA into fragments |
| vaccines | 1986 the first genetically engineered one is approved for the prevention of Hepatitis B |
| pathogen | agent, such as a bacterium, virus, protozoan, or fungus. that causes infectious disease |
| genetic engineering | technology used to manipulate an organism's DNA by inserting the DNA of another organism |
| gene therapy | technique to correct mutated disease-causing genes |
| polymerase chain reaction (PCR) | genetic engineering technique that can make copies of specific regions of a DNA fragment |
| gel electrophoresis | process that involves using electric current to separate certain biological molecules by size |
| genetic screening | The process of analyzing DNA samples to detect the presence of a gene or genes associated with an inherited disorder. |
| DNA fingerprinting | separating an individual's unique sequence of DNA fragments to observe distinct banding patterns |
| gene sequencing | Determining the exact sequence of nucleotide bases in a strand of DNA to better understand the behavior of a gene.. |
| clone | is a genetically identical copy of the original cell/organism. |
