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233%12 Technique used to splice together genetic sequences
333%12 Can be used to splice ropes

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We think the answer is "GENE" which means:

    noun
  • • (genetics) a segment of dna that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain; it can include regions preceding and following the coding dna as well as introns between the exons; it is considered a unit of heredity

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The color of your eyes is determined by your genes."
  • • "Scientists are studying the gene responsible for aging."

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