The idea of changing a person's genes in order to cure genetic disease.
gene therapy
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The use of organisms and biological processes to supply nutrients, other substances and services to meet human needs.
biotechnology
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The type of culture that takes place in a closed vessel.
batch
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The type of culture that takes place in a open fermenter.
continuous
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The name of the enzyme that cuts the DNA in gene transfer.
restriction endonuclease
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The name of the enzyme responsible for fixing the ideal gene into the bacterium plasmid.
ligase
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The type of cell therapy in which the genes are inserted into the cells of the adult where they are needed.
somatic
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The gene therapy that involves changing the genes of the gametes or early embryo.
germ line
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The type of cells present in the early embryo. They can develop into any type of cell.
totipotent
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The type of cloning that could be used to produce identical copies of endangered animals, animals with desired characteristics or even embryos for infertile human couples.
reproductive
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A way of cloning plants beginning with m.
micropropagation
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Circles of DNA found in bacterium.
plasmids
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The name of the process of which genes are inserted into animals to prevent organ rejection if used for transplants into people.
xenotransplantation
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Card 2
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The use of organisms and biological processes to supply nutrients, other substances and services to meet human needs.
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biotechnology
Card 3
Front
The type of culture that takes place in a closed vessel.
Back
Card 4
Front
The type of culture that takes place in a open fermenter.
Back
Card 5
Front
The name of the enzyme that cuts the DNA in gene transfer.
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