The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.

A purebred organism that has been produced from a combination of different species to create a new variety.

The basic unit of heredity that occupies a specific location on a chromosome.

The complete set of genetic material present in a cell or organism.

A technology that involves manipulating the genetic material of an organism to achieve desired traits.

A technique used to identify an individual's unique genetic makeup by analyzing specific patterns in their DNA.

A molecule composed of two strands that coil around each other to form a double helix, carrying genetic instructions.

A segment of DNA found on a chromosome that codes for a specific trait or function.

A method used to determine the order of nucleotides in a DNA molecule.

A form of life that consists of more than one cell.

A technology that uses living systems or organisms to develop or create products, often for medical or agricultural purposes.

An organism produced asexually from a single parent, resulting in a genetic replica.

A type of protein hormone produced in the pancreas that regulates blood sugar levels.

The process or act of converting a code into an understandable form, often used in context with genetic information.

A small, unsegmented worm that is used as a model organism in biological studies.

The hereditary transmission of traits from parents to offspring, often studied in genetics.

The combination of all the genetic information in an organism, typically defined by its complete set of chromosomes.