Biotechnology
Human Genome Project
a worldwide scientific project that deciphered the DNA code of all the human chromosomes of the body
Ethical concerns about the development and use of biotechnology include all of the following except________.
concerns about the development of new weapons
hybridization
cross-breeding; a method that unionizes gametes of differing genes to create a new individual
recombinant DNA
cultured DNA molecules from different biological sources
Turkins, a cross between a chicken and a turkey, are raised on some farms in Wyoming. This is an example of _____.
hybridization
DNA profiling
identification of individuals based on their DNA profile
Which of the following are benefits of genetic engineering?
new vaccines cancer drugs seedless grapes
green revolution
a phrase used to describe programs involving the breeding of new high-yield varieties of food crops to increase world food production.
selective breeding
a process of breeding organisms because of their specific traits
Which of the following statements is true?
Cloning creates genetically identical offspring
_____ biotechnology involves the manipulation of genes.
Molecular
What did the Human Genome Project produce?
a genetic map of the 23 human chromosomes
cloning
a method of genetic engineering that makes a copy of a living organism or its parts
genetic engineering
any artificial change made to the genetic composition of an organism green revolution
Technology based on biology is called _____.
biotechnology
As a result of advances in biotechnology, ________ may become a thing of the past
joint replacements
Cloning _____
removes the nucleus from an egg cell and replaces it with the nucleus from another organism
biotechnology
science and engineering techniques used to manipulate living cells to produce useful products
What is the oldest form of biotechnology?
selective breeding
During hybridization, _____.
two organisms with desired traits are bred together