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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Genetic engineering Genetic engineering The term 'Genetic engineering ' as it applies to the area of agriculture can be defined as ' The use of recombinant DNA or other specific molecular gene transfer or exchange techniques to add desirable traits to plants, animals, or other organisms, or to enhance biological processes. Organisms modified by genetic engineering are sometimes referred to as transgenic, bioengineered, or genetically modified. The Agricultural Research Service does in-house research in this field, and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service regulates the release of genetically engineered organisms for field experiments'. Previous 5 Terms: genethlialogy Genetic code Genetic counseling Genetic discrimination Genetic engineering Next 5 Terms: Genetic illness Genetic marker Genetic mosaic Genetic polymorphism Genetic predisposition About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.