Mod D Unit 3 Les 1&2 Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Selective Breeding | the breeding of specific organisms based on preferred traits. |
Artificial Selection | The human control of reproduction in order to influence the traits present in offspring. |
DNA | genetic material in cells that is transferred from parent to offspring during reproduction. |
Genes | segments of DNA that produce specific traits. |
Punnett Square | models the transfer of genes from parents to offspring during sexual reproduction. |
Genetic Engineering | The process of changing genes directly. |
Biotechnology | the use of biological understanding to solve practical problems. |
Cell Differentiation | when cells become specialized for a specific function. |
Transgenic | genetic modification that allows genes to cross the normal barriers between species. |
Gene Therapy | a technique that uses genes to treat or prevent disease. |
Bioethicist | a person that studies the influence of societal values on science, such as religious concerns or relevant laws. |
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