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Chapter 16 Bioengineering

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agricultural engineering   branch of biological engineering focused on crop and livestock production  
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artificial selection   intentional selection of specific traits from animals or plants to make more prominent through breeding  
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bioengineering   field that uses biological organisms and tools to help humans and other species live  
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biotechnology   use of tools and resources to manipulate or model living organisms to meet human needs and wants  
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cell biology   study of cell structures  
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combustion   chemical reaction between an oxidant and fuel that releases energy in the form of heat and light  
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composting   biochemical conversion process that involves creating piles of biomass and allowing the natural organisms to break down the biological composition of the material  
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DNA fingerprinting   method used by forensic scientists to identify humans by their genetic makeup  
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fermentation   biochemical conversion process that uses microorganisms to decompose a biomass material to create the liquid fuel alcohol  
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gene   heredity unit of living organisms that contains info. about the traits from parents and gives instruction to the rest of the cell  
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genetics   field of study focused on the ways in which genes are used inside the cell structure  
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homeostasis   ability of an organism to regulate itself in order to maintain a constant state  
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natural selection   ability of living organisms to adapt to their environment through the natural change of characteristics  
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thermochemical conversion   bioconversion process that uses heat to create a chemical change  
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