english 4 Flashcards
the process of altering the genetic makeup of an organism
genetic modification
the self-replicating material that is present in all living organisms (self-replicate = self-produce)
DNA
a unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring.
gene
a substance used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.
pesticides
produce or provide (a natural, agricultural, or industrial product).
yields
lack of proper nutrition, caused by not having enough to eat, not eating enough of the right things, or being unable to use the food that one does eat.
malnutrition
produce (an animal or plant) by mating or hybridizing two different species, breeds, or varieties.
crossbreeding
existing or occurring at the beginning.
initial
a member of a large group of unicellular microorganisms which have cell walls but lack organelles and an organized nucleus, including some that can cause disease.
lethal
any of a group of spore-producing organisms feeding on organic matter, including molds, yeast, mushrooms, and toadstools.
fungus
take (food, drink, or another substance) into the body by swallowing or absorbing it.
ingest
a member of a large group of unicellular microorganisms which have cell walls but lack organelles and an organized nucleus, including some that can cause disease.
bacteria
a substance that causes an allergic reaction.
allergens
when a person, company or corporation is only concerned with earning money and not concerned with any harm their product might inflict upon others.
profit driven
the exploitation of biological processes for industrial and other purposes, especially the genetic manipulation of microorganisms for the production of antibiotics, hormones, etc.
biotechnology
