Genetic Technology
Across
- 2. DNA fragments that are smaller will move ______ through the gel
- 4. a small, circular piece of DNA found in bacteria
- 6. this technique treats disease by giving normal copies of important genes to people who have "disease" copies
- 8. the organism often used in genetic engineering because it multiplies quickly
- 12. the process of bacterial __________ inserts human genes into bacterial cells
- 13. the manipulation of DNA for the benefit of mankind
- 15. the protein hormone that is created for diabetics using genetic engineering
- 16. this type of enzymes are used to cut DNA at known sequences, such as GAATTC
Down
- 1. this is what organisms are called when they contain DNA from another organism
- 3. gel electrophoresis separates DNA fragments by ______.
- 5. every living things has a unique one
- 7. this procedure is used to compare two or more sequences of DNA by using electric current
- 9. this type of charge is added to the opposite end of the gel chamber because of DNA's negative charge
- 10. this worldwide collaboration determined the sequence of the entire human genome in 2003.
- 11. this disorder has been treated very successfully by gene therapy
- 14. this acronym is most commonly used to refer to genetically modified organisms in agriculture