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| | Definition: | | [n] the technology of preparing recombinant DNA in vitro by cutting up DNA molecules and splicing together fragments from more than one organism |
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| | Synonyms: | | gene-splicing, recombinant DNA technology |
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| | See Also: | | biotechnology |
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| | Definition: | | Genetic Engineering
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| Medical Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | Manufacture, alteration or repair of genetic material by synthetic means. |
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| | Definition: | | The manipulation of an organism's genetic endowment by introducing or eliminating specific genes through modern molecular biology techniques. A broad definition of genetic engineering also includes selective breeding and other means of artificial selection. See recombinant DNA technologies. |
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- The manipulation of an organism's genetic endowment by introducing or eliminating specific genes through modern molecular biology techniques. A broad definition of genetic engineering also includes selective breeding and other means of artificial selection.
- Altering the genetic material of cells or organisms to enable them to make new substances or perform new functions.
- the artificial manipulation of the genetic material to create specific characteristics in individuals.
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