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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Turion

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

An underground bud or shoot from which an aerial stem arises.

Radioisotope

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

An unstable isotope that emits ionising radiation.

Gonad

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

Any of the usually paired organs in animals that produce reproductive cells (gametes). The most important gonads are the male testis, which produces spermatozoa, and the female ovary, which produces ...

Isolating mechanism

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

Any of the biological properties of organisms that prevent interbreeding (and therefore exchange of genetic material) between members of different species that inhabit the same geographical area.

Growth substance

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

Any organic substance, other than a nutrient, that is synthesised by plants and regulates growth and development. They are usually made in a particular region, such as the shoot tip, and transported ...

Growth factor

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

Any of various chemicals, particularly polypeptides, that have a variety of important roles in the stimulation of new cell growth and cell maintenance. They bind to the cell surface on receptors. ...

Growth ring

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

Any of the rings that can be seen in a cross-section of a woody stem, such as a tree trunk. It represents the xylem formed in one year as a result of fluctuating activity of the vascular cambium.