Meaning of RECOMBINANT DNA

WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  genetically engineered DNA made by recombining fragments of DNA from different organisms
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	Synonyms:		recombinant deoxyribonucleic acid
	See Also:		deoxyribonucleic acid, desoxyribonucleic acid, DNA
Biology Dictionary
	Definition:		A combination of DNA molecules of different origin that are joined using recombinant DNA technologies. Recombinant DNA is a fragment of DNA incorporated artificially into the DNA molecule of a suitable vector so that it can express itself many times. This way a large quantity of the DNA in question can be obtained. The DNA is usually one that contains genes of interest, such as interferon, insulin, or growth hormone. The DNA may also be intended to fix mutated genes causing diseases, such as hemophilia or sickle cell anemia. The vector could be plasmids, bacteriophages, and cosmids (packaged plasmid DNA into a phage particle).
Glossary
	Definition:		The process of cutting and recombining DNA fragments from different sources as a means to isolate genes or to alter their structure and function. a technique for transferring genetic material from one organism to another.