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selective breeding method of breeding that allows only those organisms with desired characteristics to produce the nxt generation
inbreeding continued breeding of individuals with similar characteristics to maintain the derived characteristic of a kind of organism
hybridization the process of an animal or plant breeding with an individual of another species or variety.
biotechnology the exploitation of biological processes for industrial and other purposes, especially the genetic manipulation of microorganisms for the production of antibiotics, hormones, etc.
polymerase chain A laboratory method used to make many copies of a specific piece of DNA from a sample that contains very tiny amounts of that DNA
genetic marker a gene or short sequence of DNA used to identify a chromosome or to locate other genes on a genetic map.
reaction a person's ability to respond physically and mentally to external stimuli.
transgenic relating to or denoting an organism that contains genetic material into which DNA from an unrelated organism has been artificially introduced.
recombinant DNA DNA that has been formed artificially by combining constituents from different organisms.
clone to separate (a batch of cells or cell products) so that each portion produces only its own kind.
plasmid a genetic structure in a cell that can replicate independently of the chromosomes, typically a small circular DNA strand in the cytoplasm of a bacterium or protozoan.
gene therapy a technique used in an effort to treat or prevent disease
DNA fingerprinting DNA fingerprinting is a laboratory technique used to establish a link between biological evidence and a suspect in a criminal investigation.
DNA microarray a tool used to determine whether the DNA from a particular individual contains a mutation in genes like BRCA1 and BRCA2.
forensics scientific tests or techniques used in connection with the detection of crime.
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