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Change in genetic material of an organism from one genrartion to another?
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When mutations happen, they cause the alteration of genetic material.
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What is inserting specific genetic material into the genetic material of another organism called?
Gene transfer, this type of process is mostly covered in the topic of genetic engineering
Moving fragments of DNA from one organism and inserting them into another organism?
Genetic engineering is moving the fragments from one organism and inserting them into another organism. Genetic engineering is also referred to as genetic modification.
Where is DNA held?
it holds the exact genetic instructions to make that organism
What genetic material that carry information about the organism?
DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid
WHAT ARE THE SIGNIFICANCE OF genetic material?
The genetic material is very important constituent of an organism. It governs the entire metabolic activity of an individual from birth till death.
What is inserting specific genetic material into the genetic material of another organism called?
Gene transfer, this type of process is mostly covered in the topic of genetic engineering
What will the genetic material of a organism do when it produces sexually?
The genetic material of a sexually reproducing organism evolves for better adaptations.
What is genetic material package in?
An organism's genetic material is packaged in its chromosomes. The genetic material can be in the form of either DNA or RNA.
Where is the genetic material of an organism located?
In the cells
What is a change in an organism's genetic material?
A mutation.
What moves fragments of DNA from one organism and inserting them into another organism?
Genetic engineering is moving the fragments from one organism and inserting them into another organism. Genetic engineering is also referred to as genetic modification.
Moving fragments of DNA from one organism and inserting them into another organism?
Genetic engineering is moving the fragments from one organism and inserting them into another organism. Genetic engineering is also referred to as genetic modification.
What genetic material does an organism receive from their mother?
Chromosomes
What is the definiton of mutation?
A change in the genetic material of an organism.
How do viruses have genetic material but they are not alive?
Viruses are not considered alive because they cannot reproduce on their own. They must invade another cell or bacteria and implant their genetic material into that organism's genome in order to replicate.
What process is called when a organism is changed from the genetic material from another organism?
The process is called nuclear transfer and the resulting product is a GMO, (Genetically modified organism)
Material that contains all genetic information for an organism?
DNA
