Genetic Engineering Vocabulary Flashcards
What is genetic engineering?
The technique used to manipulate genes in an organism
What is genetic code?
The instructions in a gene that tell it how to make specific proteins
What are ethics?
A system of moral principles
What are bioethics?
The study of the ethical issues of biological research and applications, especially in medicine
What is biotechnology?
The techniques of managing biological systems for human benefit.
What are eugenics?
The science of improving the qualities of a breed of species by different strategies, such as the careful selection of parents or the use of genetic testing
What is deoxyribonucleic acid?
DNA! The chemical inside the nucleus of the cell that carries the genetic instructions for making living organisms
A
Adenine
T
Thymine
G
Guanine
C
Cytosine
What is a gene?
The functional and physical unit of heredity passed down from parent to offspring
