| A | B |
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| mutation | alteration in the sequence of DNA |
| gene mutation | change in the base pairs in a gene |
| recombination | change in DNA due to crossing-over or bioengineering |
| cancer | a disease that results from uncontrolled cell division |
| template | original DNA molecule that is used to make a copy |
| clone | genetically identical copy of an organism |
| mutations are caused by radiation, chemicals and | inserting, deleting, and substituting genes |
| gene | segment of DNA containing code for a trait |
| trait | characteristic passed from parent to offspring in the genes |
| DNA | contains the instructions for all cellular activities |
| genetic engineering | the insertion of genes from one organism into another |
| code | chemical blueprint for an organism |
| cultivated plants | plants selectively bred for desired traits |
| domesticated animals | animals selectively bred for certain traits |
| plasmid | DNA which has a circular shape |
| chromosome | threadlike structures that contains genetic information |
| heredity | the passing of traits from parent to offspring |
| inherited | traits that are passed from parent to offspring |
| Adenine, cytosine, thymine, guanine | nitogen bases |
| DNA subunit | the four types of nucleotide bases in the DNA molecule |
| nucleotides | building blocks of DNA |
