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CH 13
CHS9 Chugh
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Biology
9th Grade
02/25/2013

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biotechnology
Definition
use of organisms to perform practical tasks
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recombinant DNA technology
Definition
technology that combines genes from different sources into a single DNA molecule
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plasmid
Definition
small, circular DNA molecule found in bacteria that is separate from the bacterial chromosome
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restriction enzyme
Definition
enzyme that cuts sugar-phosphate bonds in the DNA backbone at specific points within particular nucleotide sequences in DNA
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genomic library
Definition
complete collection of cloned DNA fragments from an organism
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nucleic acid probe
Definition
radioactively labeled nucleic acid molecule used to tag a particular DNA sequence
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genetically modified organism (GMO)
Definition
organism that has acquired genetic material by artificial means
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transgenic
Definition
genetically modified organism whose source of new genetic material is a different species
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polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
Definition
technique that makes many copies of a certain segment of DNA without using living cells
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gel electrophoresis
Definition
technique for sorting molecules or fragments of molecules by length
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genetic marker
Definition
specific portion of DNA that varies among individuals
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DNA fingerprint
Definition
an individual's unique banding pattern on an electrophoresis gel, determined by restriction fragments of the person's DNA
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operon
Definition
cluster of genes and their control sequences
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promoter
Definition
control sequence on an operon where RNA polymerase attaches to the DNA
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operator
Definition
control sequence on an operon that acts as a switch, determining whether or not RNA polymerase can attach to the promoter
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repressor
Definition

protein that binds to the operator and blocks attachment of RNA polymerase to the promoter

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transcription factor
Definition
protein that regulates transcription by binding to promoters or to RNA polymerases
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gene expression
Definition
transcription and translation of genes into proteins
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cellular differentiation
Definition
increasing specialization in structure and function of cells during development of a multicellular organism
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stem cell
Definition
cell with the potential to develop into one of several types of differentiated cells
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homeotic gene
Definition
master control gene in many organisms that directs development of body parts
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