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| recombinant DNA | a molecule formed when fragments of DNA from two or more different organisms are spliced together |
| genetic engineering | the process of moving genes from the chromosomes of one organism to another organism |
| cloning | growing identical cells from one cell |
| restriction enzyme | special proteins used to cut DNA at specific sites |
| plasmid | small, circular DNA molecules found in the cytoplasm of bacteria |
| vector | a delivery agent that delivers DNA to an organism, an example is a virus |
| nitrogen fixation | the process of bacteria converting nitrogen into a form that plants use |
| vaccine | a harmless version of a disease-causing microbe injected into animals or people so that their immune systems will develop defenses against the disease |
| antibodies | defensive proteins that help an organism stay healthy and fight off diseases |
| DNA fingerprint | DNA that is cut, run on a gel, and marked to reveal individual patterns |
| human genome | project that is locating, cataloging, and sequencing human chromosomes |
