Activity 3: How are GMOs created?

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transgenic manipulation

A genetically modified organism who has had DNA from another species inserted into its DNA using genetic engineering.

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genetic engineering

The process of manipulating or altering the genetic material of a cell/organisms resulting in desirable functions or outcomes

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Plasmid

small, circular piece of DNA located in the cytoplasm of many bacteria

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Recombinant DNA

DNA produced by combining DNA from different sources

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restriction enzymes

Enzyme that cuts DNA at a specific sequence of nucleotides; acts as a pair of scissors

<p>Enzyme that cuts DNA at a specific sequence of nucleotides; acts as a pair of scissors</p>
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vector

something that carries something, such as a disease, from one organism to another

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selective breeding

The process of selecting a few organisms with desired traits to serve as parents of the next generation