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8th grade STEMscopes CA Segment 3 Scope 8
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Artificial Selection | The process by which humans breed other animals and plants for particular traits |
| Gene | The basic physical and functional unit of heredity made up of DNA |
| Genetic Engineering | The direct manipulation of genetic material to alter the hereditary traits of a cell, organism, or population |
| Offspring | Product of reproduction; a new organism produced by one or more parents |
| Selective Breeding | A form of artificial selection where humans deliberately breed plants and animals for desired traits |
| Trait | A characteristic of an organism; can be genetic or acquired |