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Genes & Traits
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Allele | A version of a gene |
| Artificial Selection | The process by which humans breed other animals and plants for particular traits |
| Biotechnology | The use of living systems and organisms to develop or create useful products or processes |
| Chromosome | A single, highly organized and structured piece of DNA |
| Cloning | Producing a copy or imitation of an object or living thing |
| DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) | A molecule containing information that forms the hereditary material of all cells |
| Dominant | The inherited characteristic that is always expressed when present |
| Function | What something does |
| 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 |
| Genotype | The exact genetic information carried by an individual |
| Heredity | The transfer of genetic information from parent to offspring |
| Offspring | Product of reproduction; a new organism produced by one or more parents |
| Phenotype | The physical expression of a gene or set of genes; the appearance of an organism |
| Recessive | The inherited characteristic that is expressed only when no dominant allele is present |