Modern Genetics

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DNA

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Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries genetic code of living organisms.

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Genome

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The complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or organism.

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Genetic Engineering

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Intentionally modifying the characteristics of an organism to produce a specific gene.

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Geneticist

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A scientist who studies how heredity works.

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Gene Splicing

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The act of cutting genes from one organism and adding them to another.

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Clone

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An organism or cell produced that is genetically identical to its parent.

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The four base pairs

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Guanine and Cytosine

Thymine and Adenine

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Plasmid

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A small circular structure found in bacteria that plays a role in gene splicing.

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BT Corn

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A genetically engineered crop that has been injected with a gene that makes it more poisonous to harmful insects.