DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) – n. a substance that carries genetic information in the cells of plants and animals

pet(s) – n. an animal, such as a dog, cat, bird, or fish, that people keep mainly for pleasure

breed – n. a particular kind of dog, cat, or horse

pieces of the puzzle together - idm. to make sense of something by analyzing multiple pieces of information and drawing a conclusion

reined in – p.v. to limit or control someone or something

benefit(s) – n. a good or helpful result or effect

adoption – n. the act or process of taking a pet or child of other parents legally as your own