Genetic Engineering Concepts

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CRISPR

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A revolutionary gene-editing technology that allows for precise modifications to DNA in living organisms.

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GMOs

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Organisms whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques.

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Genetic Engineering

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The direct manipulation of an organism's genes using biotechnology.

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Recombinant DNA

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DNA that has been formed artificially by combining constituents from different organisms.

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Biotechnology

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The use of living organisms or their products to develop or create useful products, often involving genetic manipulation.

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Gene Therapy

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A medical treatment that involves inserting genes into a patient's cells to treat or prevent disease.

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DNA Fingerprinting

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A technique used to identify individuals based on unique patterns in their DNA.

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Gel Electrophoresis

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A laboratory technique used to separate DNA fragments based on their size by applying an electric field to a gel matrix.

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Selective Breeding

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The process of selecting organisms with desirable traits for breeding.

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Human Genome

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All of the approximately three billion base pairs of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) that make up the entire set of chromosomes of the human organism.