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Ancient DNA VOCAB!
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| genome | the complete set of genetic instructions (DNA) found in a cell, |
| DNA | located inside the nucleus and carries genetic instructions in an organism |
| nucleus | cell's control center |
| cell membrane | surrounds the cell, allows things to enter or exit the cell |
| CRISPR | Gene editing tool used to modify DNA |
| Double Helix | the physical structure of DNA |
| Habitat Loss | the primary cause of global biodiversity extinction |
| La Brea Tar Pits | a group of tar pits where natural asphalt has seeped up from the ground for tens of thousands of years. |
| nuclear membrane | a double layer that encloses the cell's nucleus, where the chromosomes reside |
| Surrogate | a female who carries and gives birth to an organism |