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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Selective breeding | choosing the organisms that are allowed to grow and reproduce |
| inbreeding | crossing two organisms with genetically similar traits (can lead to disorder) |
| hybridization | crossing two organisms with genetically different traits to get the best of both |
| cloning | making a genetically identical offspring |
| genetic engineering | transfer genes from one organism into the D.N.A. of another |
| gene therapy | putting replacement genes directly into cells to treat defective genes |
| pedigree | chart that traces a trait through a family |
| karyotype | a picture of all the chromosomes in a cell |
| genetic counseling | a branch of science that helps to determine the chances of people having an offspring with a genetic disorder |
| can produce medicines, improve food crops, and add desirable traits to organisms | good |
| genetically altered foods may have an effect on our body and may lead to genetic mutations | bad |