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H Bio 1.4-1.5 Vocab
From the book "Biology" by Stephen Nowicki
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| measurement | a determination of the dimensions of something using a standard unit |
| accuracy | a description of how close a measurement is to the true value of the quantity needed |
| precision | the exactness of a measurement |
| microscope | tool that provides an enlarged image of something |
| gene | specific region of DNA that codes for a particular protein |
| molecular genetics | study of DNA structure and function on the molecular level |
| genomics | study and comparison of genomes within a single species or among different species |
| biotechnology | use and application of living things and biological processes |
| transgenic | organism whose genome has been altered to contain one or more genes from another organism or species |