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Genetic Engineering

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

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Biotechnology

The exploitation of biological processes for industrial and other purposes, especially genetic manipulation of microorganisms.

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Artificial Selection

The process of indirectly manipulating genes by selecting organisms with desirable traits to breed.

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Selective Breeding

Mating animals with desired characteristics to produce offspring with those traits.

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Hybridization

The crossing of two individuals with unlike characteristics to produce offspring with desirable traits.

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Inbreeding

The technique of breeding genetically similar organisms to maintain desired traits.

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Recombinant DNA

DNA that is made by mixing DNA from two different sources.

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Restriction Enzymes

Enzymes discovered in 1968 used to splice DNA by cutting and joining nucleotides.

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Transgenic Organism

An organism whose genes have been altered by the transfer of a gene or genes from another species.

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Bioethics

The study of ethical issues arising from advances in biology and medicine.

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Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO)

Organisms that have been genetically altered, often to enhance resistance to pests or improve yield.

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Insulin Gene

The gene extracted from human cells used to produce human insulin in bacteria for diabetes treatment.

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