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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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Duplication
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
The occurrence of a segment more than once in the same chromosome or genome.
Ploidy
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
The number of sets of chromosomes per cell, e.g., haploid, diploid, polyploid.
Molarity
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
The number of moles of a substance contained in a kilogramme of solution.
Sexual reproduction
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
The process where two cells (gametes) fuse to form one fertilised cell or zygote. cf asexual reproduction; gamete; hybrid.
Positional cloning
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
The process that commences with searching for markers linked to a particular inherited trait, then using those markers to identify the approximate location of the gene responsible for the trait, and ...
Inbred line
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
The product of inbreeding, i.e., the mating of individuals that have ancestors in common; in plants and laboratory animals, it refers to populations resulting from at least 6 generations of selfing ...
