Vocabulary Term Details

Genetic engineering

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genetic_engineering)

Genetic engineering, also called genetic modification, is the direct manipulation of an organism's genome using biotechnology. (Wikipedia)

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Broader Terms	Narrower Terms	Related Terms
Genetic techniques	Gene transfer Molecular hybridization	Biolistics Biosafety Biotechnology Breeding methods Genetic markers Genetics PCR RFLP Sex determination

This term is used for the following terms:
Genetic manipulation
Genetic modification

Approved Date
20-Dec-2012

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