Glossary Terms

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Transgene

Transgene —  Transgenes are composed of pieces of DNA with known, desired functions from multiple organisms, that are knitted together in a series, or cluster of genes.
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Omega-6s

Omega-6s — polyunsaturated fatty acids, essential nutrients for the human body that come from the diet. The ratio, or balance, of omega-6 to omega-3 is also important, the modern American diet tends to be much too high in omega-6s
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Omega-3s

Omega-3 — polyunsaturated fatty acids, essential nutrients for the human body that come from the diet. The ratio, or balance, of omega-6 to omega-3 is also important, the modern American diet tends to be much too low in omega-3s
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Omega-3

Omega-3 — polyunsaturated fatty acids, essential nutrients for the human body that come from the diet. The ratio, or balance, of omega-6 to omega-3 is also important, the modern American diet tends to be much too low in omega-3s
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Omega-6

Omega-6 —  polyunsaturated fatty acids, essential nutrients for the human body that come from the diet. The ratio, or balance, of omega-6 to omega-3 is also important, the modern American diet tends to be much too high in omega-6s.
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End-Use Product

“End-Use Product” — A pesticide formulation for field or other end use. The label has instructions for use or application to control pests or regulate plant growth. The term excludes products used to formulate other pesticide products.
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Phenotypes

The set of characteristics expressed in an individual organism based on the interaction of their genotype (their DNA) with the environment.