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Genetic engineering
The science of modifying and manipulating genes to create new artificial DNA or synthetic genes of different organisms. There are many purposes for genetic engineering, some of which include finding better treatment for diseases, or simply for discovering new organism of interest.
Industry: Agriculture; Biotechnology
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Mammary glands
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
The milk-producing organs of female mammals, which provide food for the young.
Wilting point (WP)
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
The moisture content of soil at which plants start to wilt, but not to the extent that they fail to recover when placed in a humid atmosphere. cf. permanent wilting point.
Dry weight
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
The moisture-free weight of tissue obtained by drying at high (oven-drying) or low (freeze-drying) temperatures for an interval sufficient to remove all water.
Mesoderm
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
The middle germ layer that forms in the early animal embryo and gives rise to parts such as bone and connective tissue.
Hybrid cell
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
The mononucleate cell which results from the fusion of two different cells, leading to the formation of a synkaryon.
Sex determination
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
The method by which the distinction between males and females is established in a species.
Catabolism
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
The metabolic breakdown of large molecules in living organism, with accompanying release of energy.