Chapter 11 - Genetic Engineering
genetic engineering - correct answer-process of manipulating genes for practical purposes
recombinant DNA - correct answer-DNA made from 2 or more different organisms
restriction enzyme - correct answer-bacterial enzymes that recognize and bind to specific
short sequences of DNA
vector - correct answer-agent that carries the gene of interest into another cell
plasmid - correct answer-circular DNA not part of bacterial chromosome
DNA ligase - correct answer-protein that fuses the sugar-phosphate backbone of DNA
gene cloning - correct answer-process of isolating and making copies of a gene
transfection - correct answer-process of inserting genetic material into mammalian cells
transformation - correct answer-process of having a bacterial cell take up a plasmid
containing recombinant DNA
electrophoresis - correct answer-technique that uses an electric field in a gel to separate
molecules by size
probe - correct answer-radioactive or fluorescent labeled RNA or single-stranded DNA
pieces complementary to the gene of interest
sticky ends - correct answer-allows DNA of different species fo stick together
screening - correct answer-bacteria reproduce and copy the gene of interest in the process
Human Genome Project - correct answer-research effort to determine the DNA sequence of
the entire human genome
vaccine - correct answer-solution containing all or part of a harmless version of a pathogen
DNA fingerprint - correct answer-pattern of dark bands on photographic film, a test to identify
and evaluate DNA in cells
transgenic animal - correct answer-animal with foreign DNA in their cells
genetically modified - correct answer-organism containing artificially altered genetic material
Factor VIII - correct answer-essential blood-clotting protein
genetic engineering - correct answer-process of manipulating genes for practical purposes
recombinant DNA - correct answer-DNA made from 2 or more different organisms
restriction enzyme - correct answer-bacterial enzymes that recognize and bind to specific
short sequences of DNA
vector - correct answer-agent that carries the gene of interest into another cell
plasmid - correct answer-circular DNA not part of bacterial chromosome
DNA ligase - correct answer-protein that fuses the sugar-phosphate backbone of DNA
gene cloning - correct answer-process of isolating and making copies of a gene
transfection - correct answer-process of inserting genetic material into mammalian cells
transformation - correct answer-process of having a bacterial cell take up a plasmid
containing recombinant DNA
electrophoresis - correct answer-technique that uses an electric field in a gel to separate
molecules by size
probe - correct answer-radioactive or fluorescent labeled RNA or single-stranded DNA
pieces complementary to the gene of interest
sticky ends - correct answer-allows DNA of different species fo stick together
screening - correct answer-bacteria reproduce and copy the gene of interest in the process
Human Genome Project - correct answer-research effort to determine the DNA sequence of
the entire human genome
vaccine - correct answer-solution containing all or part of a harmless version of a pathogen
DNA fingerprint - correct answer-pattern of dark bands on photographic film, a test to identify
and evaluate DNA in cells
transgenic animal - correct answer-animal with foreign DNA in their cells
genetically modified - correct answer-organism containing artificially altered genetic material
Factor VIII - correct answer-essential blood-clotting protein
