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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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Genetic engineering
Cilium
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
Hairlike locomotor structure on certain cells; a locomotor structure on a ciliate protozoan.
Conidium
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
An asexual spore produced by a specialised hypha in certain fungi.
Cellular oncogene
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
A normal mammalian or avian gene that when mutated or improperly expressed contributes to the development of cancer.
Turgor pressure
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
The pressure within the cell resulting from the absorption of water into the vacuole and the imbibition of water by the protoplasm.
Vacuole
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
A cavity in a plant cell, bounded by a membrane; in which various plant products and by-products are stored.
Addendum
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
In formulation of tissue culture media: an item or a constituent substance to be added.
