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Genetic Engineering

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025

Definition

Genetic engineering refers to the process where scientists alter an organism’s genetic material (DNA) in order to achieve desired traits.

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