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It is the modification of an organism's genetic composition by artificial means, often involving the transfer of specific traits, or genes, from one organism into a plant or animal of an entirely different species. |
Genetic Engineering |
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is a molecule found in the nucleus of every cell and is made up of 4 subunits represented by the letters A, T, G, and C. |
DNA |
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small segments of DNA, |
Gene |
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holds the instructions for how to produce a single protein |
Gene |
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set of all genes in an organism |
Genome |
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Why are proteins important? (4) |
1. They do the work in cells. 2. They can be part of structures 3. They can regulate reactions that take place in the cell. 4. They can serve as enzymes, which speed-up reactions. |
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is a ‘universal language’, |
DNA |
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meaning the genetic code means the same thing in all organisms. |
Universal Language (DNA) |
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When a _____ for a desirable trait is taken from one organism and inserted into another, it gives the ‘_______’ organism the ability to express that same trait. |
Gene Recipient |
