Variation

The random joining of any sperm with any egg during reproduction, producing a unique genetic combination in the offspring.

An allele that is only expressed when two copies are present.

DNA that is created by combining genetic material from different organisms.

Government rules and testing procedures used to ensure biotechnology products are safe for people and the environment.

A natural resource that can be replenished or replaced naturally in a short period of time.

The small DNA sequence that repeats in a short tandem repeat region.

Example:
AGAT-AGAT-AGAT

A protein that cuts DNA at specific sequences, acting like molecular scissors.