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germ mutation |
a mutation in a gamete or gamete-forming cell |
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chromosomal change |
a mutation involving the number of chromosomes or the number or location of genes in a chromosome |
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gene therapy |
the use of genetic engineering to correct defective genes responsible for certain diseases
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clone |
one of a group of organisms with identical genes produced by asexual reproduction |
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embryonic stem cell |
a stem cell from a human embryo
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gene mutation |
a change in the sequence of the nucleotides in a gene |
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genetic engineering |
the use of special techniques to control the genetic make-up of an organism |
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biotechnology |
the use of living organisms to make a new, more desirable organism or product |
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somatic stem cell |
a stem cell taken from the already-differentiated tissues of adults or children |
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mutation |
a change in the genetic material of a cell |
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somatic mutation |
a mutation that occurs in the body cells |
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stem cell |
a cell that has the ability to divide almost indefinitely and differentiate into many different types of cells |
