Words

GENE

MUTATION

BIOETHICS

REPLICATION

DNA

GENETIC ENGINEERING

Definitions

A sequence of DNA that codes for a

protein and determines a trait.

Human made changes

in the DNA code of living organisms

The molecule that carries codes for

living things.

Decision making

process related to biological issues.

A change in a DNA

sequence that affects genetic information.

The cell process

which makes copies of DNA.

Pictures

Example or characteristic

Occurs before a cell

can divide.

A law was passed limiting the use of stem cell research.

A never before seen blue iris (a flower)

appeared in a garden.

A gene to make human insulin was inserted into a pig’s

DNA.

Found in the nucleus,

has a double helix shape

The ability to roll your tongue.