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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
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.
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.
Kinin
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
A substance promoting cell division. In plant systems, the prefix cyto- has been added (cytokinin) to distinguish it from kinin in animal systems.
Bacteriostat
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
A substance that inhibits or slows down growth and reproduction of bacteria.