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