GLOSSARY OF TERMS Genetically Modified Organism ENGLISH DEFINITION GM denoting or derived from an organism whose DNA has been

altered for the purpose of improvement or correction of defects: genetically modified food The technology entailing all processes of altering the genetic material of a cell to make it capable of performing the desired functions, such as producing novel substances. a specialized agency of the United Nations that strives to improve agricultural productivity, raise levels of nutrition, and better the living conditions of rural populations. It is also responsible for setting the values associated with the Provisional Tolerable Weekly Intake (PTWI). Also called FAO. The subagency of the United Nations (UN) that is concerned with international health. Abbreviated WHO. Also known as Organisation Mondiale de la Sant' (OMS). The fusion of biology and technology, the application of biological techniques to product research and development. In particular, biotechnology involves the use by industry of recombinant DNA, cell fusion, and new bioprocessing techniques to produce large molecules useful in treating SPANISH

genetically modified (GM)

genticamente modificada

Genetic engineering

La ingeniera gentica

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

Agricultura y la Alimentacin

The World Health Organization (WHO)

La Organizacin Mundial de la Salud

Biotechnology

biotecnologa

genome

and preventing disease. Slang biotech. The total genetic content contained in a haploid set of chromosomes in eukaryotes, in a single chromosome in bacteria, or in the DNA or RNA of viruses. An organism's genetic material. A microorganism whose genetic makeup has been altered by deliberate introduction of new genetic elements. The offspring of these altered bacteria also contain these new genetic elements; i.e. they "breed true." Originating on or above the surface of the earth; exogenetic Generic, common to many, general A protein that has the normal structure of insulin produced by the human pancreas but that is prepared by recombinant DNA techniques and by semisynthetic processes. Is a linear sequence of nucleotides organized in the molecule of DNA (or RNA in the case), which contains the information necessary for the synthesis of a macromolecule with specific cellular function, typically proteins, but also mRNA, rRNA and tRNA. deoxyribonucleic acid or DNA. Is the molecule that contains and transmits genetic information of organisms except some viruses (retroviruses).

genoma

Patented

Las bacterias recombinantes

exogenic Generic

exgena Generic

insulin

insulina

genes

genes

DNA

cido desoxirribonucleico