Biotechnology Terms!

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The building blocks of a protein molecule

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Amino Acids

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The smallest unit of living organisms that is able to grow and reproduce independently

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Cell

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The use of computers and information technology to gain a new understanding of biology.

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Bioinformatics 

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A technique in which microorganisms, living cells or their components are used to produce a desired end product.

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Bio processing 

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A container used in bioprocessing

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Bioreactor

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Thread like structures in a cell nucleus that contain genetic information.

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Chromosome

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A cell or collection of cells containing identical genetic material.

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Clone

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The growth of living organisms in a prepared medium or media.

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Culture

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The chemical molecule that is the basic genetic material found in all cells.

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DNA

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A protein that accelerates the rate of chemical reactions

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Enzyme