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MI 2.2 Vocab Quiz
Tuesday
Term | Definition |
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gene therapy | the alteration of the genes of a person afflicted with a genetic disease |
vectors | an agent that contains or carries modified genetic material and can be used to introduce extra genes into the genome of an organism |
PGD (Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis) | lab procedure used with in vitro fertizilation(IVF) to reduce the risk of passing on inherited conditions |
In Vivo | taking place inside a living organism |
In Vitro | performed in a lab, outside of a living organism |
Cloning | using somatic or body cell from a multicellular organism to make one or more genetic indentical individuals |