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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

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