Biotechnology bingo

Exercise and reference answers

Clues and terms

1. Clue

   Molecular scissors.

   Item

   Restriction

2. Clue

   Seals two DNA pieces.

   Item

   Ligase

3. Clue

   Carries the alien gene.

   Item

   Vector

4. Clue

   Reads same both ways.

   Item

   Palindrome

5. Clue

   Gel that sieves DNA.

   Item

   Agarose

6. Clue

   Makes the bands glow.

   Item

   Ethidium

7. Clue

   Ready to take up DNA.

   Item

   Competent

8. Clue

   Fires coated particles.

   Item

   Gene gun

9. Clue

   Vessel for large batches.

   Item

   Bioreactor

Instructions

Read each clue and tap the term it describes.

Explanation