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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.
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Genetic engineering
Transduction (T)
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
The transfer of DNA sequences from one bacterium to another via lysogenic infection by a bacteriophage (transducing phage). Genetic recombination in bacteria mediated by bacteriophage. Abortive t: ...
Genetic transformation
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
The transfer of extracellular DNA among and between species by using bacterial or viral vectors.
Tautomeric shift
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
The transfer of a hydrogen atom from one position in an organic molecule to another position.
Osmolarity
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
The total molar concentration of the solutes. Osmolarity affects the osmotic potential of solution or nutrient medium.
Passage
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
The transfer or transplantation of cells from one culture vessel to another. cf sub-culture.
Vascular tissue
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
The tissue that conducts water and nutrients throughout the plant body in higher plants.
Inheritance
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
The transmission of particular characteristics and/or genes from generation to generation.
