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taming recombinant DNA (whether a research or com- 
mercial activity) be subject to control. 
TITLE I— INTERIM REGULATION OF RECOM- 
BINANT DNA ACTIVITIES 
DEFINITIONS 
Sec. 101. For purposes of this Act: 
(1) The term “DNA” means deoxyribonucleic 
acid. 
(2) The term “recombinant DNA” means DNA 
molecules which — 
(A) have bees for m ed by joining together 
DN A segment s is a eeb free s ystem are formed 
by joining together DNA segments outside of living 
cells and which have the capacity to enter a cell 
and to replicate in such cell either autonomously or 
after they have become an integrated part of such 
cell's genome ; or 
(B) are the result of a replication of the DNA 
molecules described in subparagraph (A) . 
(3) The term “recombinant DNA activity” means 
the possession in a State of recombinant DNA by any 
individual or public or private entity and any activity 
(including research and transportation) undertaken In- 
[Appendix B — 5] 
