Genetic engineering

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

A-DNA

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

A right-handed DNA double helix that has 11 base pairs per turn. DNA exists in this form when partially dehydrated.

Bud scar

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

A scar left on a shoot when the bud or bud scales drop.

Gratuitous inducer

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

A substance that can induce transcription of a gene or genes, but is not a substrate for the induced enzyme(s).

Phytohormone

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

A substance that stimulates growth or other processes in plants. They include auxins, abscissic acid, cytokinins, gibberellins and ethylene. Phytohormones are chemical messengers that may pass ...

Wetting agent

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

A substance that improves surface contact by reducing the surface tension of a liquid: e.g., Triton X-10TM added to disinfecting solutions promotes the disinfestation process.