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Science
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| genome | A complete set of genetic information that an organism carries in its DNA |
| GMO | organism that has had gene(s) from another organism inserted into its cells by genetic engineering |
| genetic disorder | An abnormal condition that a person inherits through genes or chromosomes |
| inbreeding | A selective breeding method in which two individuals with similar sets of alleles are crossed |
| hybridization | A selective breeding method that involves crossing different individuals to bring together the best traits from both parent |
| clone | An organism that is generally identical to the organism from which it was produced |
| genetic engineering | The transfer of a gene from the DNA of one organism into another organism, in order to produce an organism with desired traits |
| gene therapy | The process of changing a gene to treat a medical disease or disorder. An absent or faulty gene is replaced by a normal working gene |
| DNA fingerprint | pattern created from segments of a person's DNA that can be used to identify them |
| selective breeding | Method of breeding that allows only those organisms with desired traits to produce that next generation |
| ethics | The study of principles about what is right & wrong, fair & unfair |