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Unit 2 Lesson 14
Genetically Modified Organisms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cross breeding | the breeding of two organisms of different kinds or varities |
| genetic engineering | the process of altering the DNA of an organism to change its traits |
| genetically modified organism (GMO) | an organism whose DNA has been manipulated |
| hybrid | the offspring of two organisms of different breeds, varieties, or species |
| selective breeding | the process of choosing only plants or animals with desirable traits to reproduce |