recombinant DNA technology

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Definition

Noun: - The technology of preparing recombinant DNA in vitro by cutting up DNA molecules and splicing together fragments from more than one organism: This refers to a set of laboratory techniques used to combine genetic material from different sources, creating DNA sequences that would not otherwise be found in biological organisms.

Usage

This term is used as a singular, uncountable noun to describe the field, methodology, or process of genetic engineering. It is typically used in academic, scientific, and technical contexts. - Recombinant DNA technology has revolutionized modern biology and medicine. - The production of insulin relies on recombinant DNA technology.

Examples
  • The development of the hepatitis B vaccine was made possible by .
  • Scientists use to study gene function.
  • A firm understanding of is essential for molecular biologists.
Advanced Usage
  • "The advent of recombinant DNA technology": This phrase is commonly used to mark the historical beginning and impact of this field.
    • The advent of recombinant DNA technology in the 1970s opened new frontiers in genetic research.
Variants and Related Words
  • Recombinant DNA (n): The novel DNA molecule constructed using this technology.
    • The plasmid contains the recombinant DNA.
  • Genetic engineering (n): A broader field that often encompasses recombinant DNA technology as a core technique.
  • Gene splicing (n): A key procedural step within recombinant DNA technology.
Synonyms
  • Genetic modification: The process of altering the genetic makeup of an organism.
  • Gene cloning: A technique for producing copies of a specific gene, often utilizing recombinant DNA methods.
Related Phrases
  • "Applications of recombinant DNA technology": A common phrase for discussing the uses of this technology in various industries like pharmaceuticals and agriculture.
    • The lecture covered the major applications of recombinant DNA technology.
Noun
  1. 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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