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Genetic Engineering
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| clone | Genetically identical organisms produced from a single cell |
| gel electrophoresis | procedure used to separate and analyze DNA fragments |
| genetic engineering | process of changing the DNA code of living organisms |
| genetic marker | gene used to identify bacteria that carry a plasmid of foreign DNA |
| inbreeding | continued breeding of individuals with similar characteristics |
| hybridization | breeding technique that crosses dissimilar individuals to bring together the best traits of both organisms |
| plasmid | circular DNA molecule found in bacteria |
| polymerase chain reaction (PCR) | technique used to make many copies of a particular gene |
| restriction enzyme | enzyme that cuts DNA at a specific sequence of nucleotides |
| recombinant DNA | DNA produced by combining DNA from different sources |
| transgenic | an organism that contains genes from another organism |