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Substances such as chemicals or radiation that cause abnormal development of a embryo.
See also: mutatgen.
Industry:Biology
Use of a DNA or RNA probe to detect the presence of the complementary DNA sequence in cloned bacterial or cultured eukaryotic cells..
Industry:Biology
In genetics, the right of people to restrict access to their genetic information..
Industry:Biology
A vector used to hold large DNA fragments.
See also: chromosome, DNA.
Industry:Biology
Cell or organism lacking a membrane-bound, structurally discrete nucleus and other subcellular compartments. Bacteria are examples of prokaryotes.
See also: chromosome, eukaryote.
Industry:Biology
Formerly titled Human Genome Initiative.
See also: Human Genome Initiative.
Industry:Biology
A vector used to clone DNA fragments (100- to 300-kb insert size; average, 150 kb) in Escherichia coli cells. Based on naturally occurring F-factor plasmid found in the bacterium E. coli.
See also: cloning vector.
Industry:Biology
A large molecule composed of one or more chains of amino acids in a specific order; the order is determined by the base sequence of nucleotides in the gene that codes for the protein. Proteins are required for the structure, function, and regulation of the body's cells, tissues, and organs; and each protein has unique functions. Examples are hormones, enzymes, and antibodies..
Industry:Biology
