The manipulation of an organism's genes using biotechnology techniques to alter its characteristics or create new ones.
Imagine la ingeniería genética as editing software for DNA. Just like you can edit photos by changing colors or adding effects, scientists can modify genes to change traits in organisms.
Organismo modificado genéticamente (OMG): An organism whose genetic material has been altered through genetic engineering.
Clonación: The process of creating an identical copy of an organism by replicating its DNA.
Terapia génica: A medical treatment that involves introducing new genes into a person's cells to treat or prevent a disease.
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