Genetic Engineering Vocab

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What is Genetic Engineering?

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The process of altering the DNA of an organism to achieve desired traits.

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What is Gene Therapy?

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A technique that involves adding or deleting segments of genes to correct or eliminate genetic disorders.

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What is Cloning?

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The creation of a new organism that has the exact same genes as the organism from which it was produced.

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What is Hybridization?

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The crossing of two genetically different organisms to produce an organism with the best traits from both parents.

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What are Transgenic Organisms?

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Organisms that have been genetically modified to exhibit new traits that can be passed to their offspring.

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What is Gene Splicing?

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A method used to join together DNA from different sources.

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What is Selective Breeding?

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The process of breeding plants and animals for specific genetic traits.

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What is Genetic Screening?

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A process used to identify genetic disorders in individuals.

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What are Stem Cells?

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Undifferentiated cells that have the potential to develop into many different cell types.

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What is Inbreeding?

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The mating of closely related individuals to maintain desired traits.