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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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Genetic engineering

root tuber

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

Thickened root that stores carbohydrates.

liquid membranes

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

Thin films made up of liquids (as opposed to solids) which are stable in another liquid (usually water). Thus the liquid must not dissolve in the water, but nevertheless must be prevented from ...

extrachromosomal

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

Things that are not part of the chromosomes; DNA units in the cytoplasm that control cytoplasmic inheritance.

parasporal crystal

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

Tightly packaged insect pro-toxin molecules that are produced by strains of Bacillus thuringiensis during the formation of resting spores.

soilless culture

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

Tissue culture and hydroponics. Growing plants in nutrient solution without soil.

soil-free culture

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

Tissue culture and hydroponics. Growing plants in nutrient solution without soil.

stroma

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

Tissue that forms the framework of an organ.

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