Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) Noun [juh-net-ik-lee mod-uh-fahyd or-guh-niz-uhm]

Genetically Modified Organism (GMO)

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Traits Noun

[trayts]

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Traits

Hello

THis is a test

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Artificial Selection Noun

[ar-tuh-fish-uhl suh-lek-shn]

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Artificial Selection

The process where humans intentionally breed plants or animals to select for specific, desirable traits in the offspring.

Example: Humans select specific plant traits by choosing which flowers to breed, resulting in desired offspring.

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Selective Breeding Noun

[suh-lek-tiv bree-ding]

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Selective Breeding

A method of artificial selection where humans breed organisms with specific desired traits to produce offspring with those same traits.

Example: Cross-pollinating flowers to produce offspring with desired traits shows selective breeding.

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Natural Selection Noun

[nach-er-uhl suh-lek-shn]

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Natural Selection

The process where organisms with traits better suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce successfully.

Example: Different finch beaks evolved to eat specific foods, showing natural selection.

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Genetic Engineering Noun

[juh-net-ik en-juh-neer-ing]

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Genetic Engineering

The use of biological and chemical methods to directly change the arrangement of DNA that makes up an organism's genes.

Example: This diagram shows how DNA is organized into genes and chromosomes within a cell, explaining genetic engineering.

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Genes Noun

[jeens]

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Genes

Sections of DNA located on a chromosome that carry instructions for an organism's specific traits and direct cell activities.

Example: The image shows how genes are sections of DNA on a chromosome inside a cell, explaining their role in carrying instructions for traits.

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DNA Noun

[dee-en-ay]

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DNA

The molecule that carries the genetic instructions for the development, functioning, growth, and reproduction of all known organisms.

Example: The image shows DNA's double helix structure with labeled base pairs and backbone, explaining genetic instructions.

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Artificial Selection

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Traits

Artificial Selection

Selective Breeding

Natural Selection

Genetic Engineering

Genes

DNA

Chromosomes

Recombinant DNA

Genetically Modified Organism (GMO)

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