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Genetic Engineering
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Biology
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05/26/2017

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Term
Genetic engineering
Definition
the transfer of genetic information from a cell of one type of organism to a cell of another type of organism.
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bacterial cell
Definition
single celled organism often used in genetic engineering
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chromosome
Definition
thread- like structure in nucleus where desired gene is found
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plasmid
Definition
small circular structures that are found in bacterial cells and made of DNA
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enzymes
Definition
chemicals used to cut out desired gene, cut open plasmid and seal gene into plasmid
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GM
Definition
genetically modified abbreviation
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