11 Terms
Contributors in Biotechnology
Biotechnology
biotechnology
Biology; Biotechnology
A field of applied biology where living organisms are utilized for the purposes of technology, engineering, medicine etc.
biotech
Biology; Biotechnology
A field of applied biology where living organisms are utilized for the purposes of technology, engineering, medicine etc.
DNA computing
Biology; Biotechnology
A form of computing under development which utilizes DNA and molecules for information processing, as opposed to the traditional, silicon-based technologies.
Genetically modified organism
Biology; Biotechnology
Plant, animal or microorganism that has been altered by injecting a non-native gene in order to enhance performance or exhibit superior qualities. For example, increase crop productivity.
Genetic material
Biology; Biotechnology
The chromosome nucleic acid, predominantly DNA but at times RNA, that carries the information for the synthesis of proteins and other nucleic acids
Breeding technology
Biology; Biotechnology
The practise of producing offspring or set aside especially for producing offspring
Organism
Biology; Biotechnology
A living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently
