Biotechnology

Biotechnology

This pathway provides an in-depth look at cloning and genetic engineering, biotechnology in medicine and agriculture, genomics and proteomics. The pathway also provides vocabulary support for these topics, as well as opportunities for learners to self-assess their understanding by analyzing figures and answering questions.

Topics

  • anneal
  • biomarker
  • biotechnology
  • cloning
  • gel electrophoresis
  • gene therapy
  • genetic engineering
  • genetic map
  • genetic testing
  • genetically modified organism (GMO)
  • genomics
  • metagenomics
  • model organism
  • pharmacogenomics
  • physical map
  • plasmid
  • polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
  • protein signature
  • proteomics
  • recombinant DNA
  • recombinant protein
  • reproductive cloning
  • restriction enzyme
  • reverse genetics
  • transgenic
  • whole genome sequencing