Biotechnology MS-LS4-5

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The selective breeding of organisms to produce offspring with specific traits

Artificial selection

the selective breeding of organisms to produce offspring with specific traits

The use of living things to manufacture products

Biotechnology

the use of living things to manufacture products

The process of changing the DNA of an organism

Genetic engineering

the process of changing the DNA of an organism

The entire genetic make up of an organism

Genotype

The entire genetic make up of an organism. Genotype. Genotype is the set of genes in an organism's DNA that determines its traits.

The individuals best suited to survive in an environment

Natural selection

The individuals best suited to survive in an environment. Natural selection. Natural selection is a process where organisms with traits better adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.

The observable characteristics of an organism

Phenotype

the observable characteristics of an organism

The breeding of plants or animals to produce desired traits

Selective breeding

the breeding of plants or animals to produce desired traits

Trait explained in an easy to understand way.