When exploring this unit and the resources available, there will be a number of new terms that are not familiar to you. Some of the key terms that you will come across are listed and briefly defined below.
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biotechnology: the use of living things such as bacteria or cells in industrial processes
cloning: the process of making an exact copy of an animal or plant
ethical: relating to beliefs about what is right and wrong
genetic engineering: changing the genetic structure of an organism to make it stronger or more useful for humans
genetically modified: a plant or animal having some of their genes changed to improve their structure or use
nanotechnology: an area of science requiring powerful microscopes in using or making things that are extremely small
stem cell: a cell taken from a person or an animal that can develop into any other kind of cell
sustainability: to produce goods and services in a way that causes little or no damage to the environment