CRISPR - a tool in genetic engineering that modifies living organisms‘ genomes, DNA - Deoxyribonucleic acid; the molecule that carries genetic information for the development and functioning of an organism, GloFish - the first genetically midified pet – fluorescently colored genetically modified aquariumfish, Cas9 - protein which plays a vital role in the immunological defense of certain bacteria against DNA viruses and plasmids, heavily utilized in genetic engineering applications, Genetic Engineering - various methods used to manipulate an organism‘s genetic material, includes gene editing techniques but also involves other approaches such as selective breeding, GMO - Genetically Modified Organism, Gene editing - also called gene modification; when scientists purposefully change an organism‘s DNA, Designer Baby - a baby whose genetic makeup has been selected or altered, often to excludea particular gene or to remove genes associated with disease,

Genetic engineering - Terms & Definitions

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