Genetic technologies Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
genetic disorder | An abnormal condition that a person inherits through genes or chromosomes |
selective breeding | Method of breeding that allows only those organisms with desired traits to produce that next generation |
inbreeding | A selective breeding method in which two individuals with similar sets of alleles are crossed |
hybridization | A selective breeding method that involves crossing different individuals to bring together the best traits from both parents |
clone | An organism that is generally identical to the organism from which it was produced |
genetic engineering | The transfer of a gene from the DNA of one organism into another organism, in order to produce an organism with desired traits |
gene therapy | The process of changing a gene to treat a medical disease or disorder. An absent or faulty gene is replaced by a normal working gene |
genome | A complete set of genetic information that an organism carries in its DNA |
ethics | The study of principles about what is right & wrong, fair & unfair |
GMO | (genetically modified organism) organism that has had gene(s) from another organism inserted into its cells by genetic engineering |
DNA fingerprint | pattern created from segments of a person's DNA that can be used to identify them |
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