sidebarA. Genetic engineering (GE) is the modification of an organismâs genetic composition by artificial means, often involving the transfer of specific traits, or genes, from one organism into a plant or animal of an entirely different species.hen gene transfer occurs, the resulting organism is called transgenic or a GMO (genetically modified organism). Genetic engineering is different from traditional cross breeding, where genes can only be exchanged between closely related species.
Short for high definition-DVD, a generic term for the technology of recording high-definition video on a DVD. In general, HD-DVD is capable of storing between two and four times as much data as standard DVD. The two most prominent competing technologies are Blu-ray and AOD.
Key Terms To Understanding DVD Formats. DVD: Short for digital versatile disc or digital video disc, a type of optical disk technology similar to the CD-ROM. DVD-Video: A video format for displaying full-length digital movies. DVD-ROM: A type of read-only compact disc that can hold a minimum of 4.7GB (gigabytes), enough for a full-length movie.