recombinant DNA

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Genetically engineered DNA made by recombining fragments of DNA from different organisms: "Recombinant DNA" refers to a molecule of DNA that has been artificially created by combining genetic material from multiple, often different, sources. This is a core technique in genetic engineering and biotechnology.
Usage
  • "Recombinant DNA" is a technical, uncountable noun phrase used primarily in scientific contexts such as molecular biology, genetics, and biotechnology. It refers to the product or the general technology of combining DNA sequences.
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Examples
  • Noun:
    • The production of insulin for diabetics relies on recombinant DNA technology.
    • Scientists inserted the gene into a plasmid to form recombinant DNA.
    • Her thesis focused on the safety protocols for working with recombinant DNA.
Advanced Usage
  • "recombinant DNA technology": The methodology and processes involved in creating and utilizing recombinant DNA.
    • Advances in recombinant DNA technology have revolutionized medicine.
  • "recombinant DNA molecule": A specific instance of a DNA molecule formed by recombination.
    • They successfully isolated the recombinant DNA molecule for analysis.
Variants and Related Words
  • Recombinant (Adjective): Describing something formed by recombination.
    • The recombinant protein was expressed in bacteria.
  • Recombination (Noun): The process of recombining genetic material.
  • Genetic engineering (Noun): The broader field that utilizes recombinant DNA techniques.
Synonyms
  • Chimera (in a genetic context): An organism or DNA sequence containing genetic material from two or more different sources.
  • Genetically modified DNA: A more general term that can include recombinant DNA.
Notes
  • The term is often abbreviated as rDNA in scientific literature.
  • It is a foundational concept for understanding modern biotechnology, gene therapy, and the production of genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
Noun
  1. genetically engineered DNA made by recombining fragments of DNA from different organisms