DNA, Cloning & Genetic engineering

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  • Created on: 21-04-13 20:02
What is in the nucleus of a skin cell?
Chromosomes
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What do chromosomes carry?
Genes & DNA
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Why are chromosomes in pairs?
One chromosome is from each parent
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What do out characteristics depend on?
Genes we inherit and environmental factors
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How many parents does asexual reproduction need?
One
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Are chromosomes symmetrical?
Yes
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Why is taking cuttings better than using tissue culture when cloning plants?
It's quicker- as the growing process has already started and cheaper- as it doesn't require special equipment or conditions
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What are the two types of animal cloning called?
Embryo transplanting & adult cell cloning
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What is embryo transplanting used to produce?
The best offspring possible with the characteristics their farmer wants
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What is the difference between the animal at the end of embryo transplanting and adult cell cloning?
In embryo transplanting the offspring are different to their parents but clones of each other and in adult cell cloning offspring are genetically identical to their parents
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What is an organism called if it contains the new gene that is genetically modified?
Transgenic
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What does the process of genetic engineering need from a bacterial cell?
Plasmid rings
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