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Recombinant DNA (rDNA)
DNA that has been created artificially. Basic recombinant DNA techniques include restriction digestion, ligation, site-directed mutagenesis, PCR, and cloning in plasmid or other vectors.
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recombinant DNA
a new DNA sequence formed by the combination of two nonhomologous DNA molecules
Source: Jenkins, John B. 1990. Human Genetics, 2nd Edition. New York: Harper & Row ...
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Recombinant DNA is DNA that has been created artificially. DNA from two or more sources is incorporated into a single recombinant molecule.
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Dr. Richard Morgan, of the National Human Genome Research Institute's Clinical Gene Therapy Branch, defines recombinant DNA.
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Recombinant DNA molecule
A combination of DNA molecules of different origin that are joined using recombinant DNA technologies.
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Recombinant DNA technology Procedure used to join together DNA segments in a cell-free system (an environment outside a cell or organism).
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recombinant DNA: DNA molecules that have been altered in some way during the process of genetic engineering or biotechnology.
red blood cells: also known as erythrocytes; cells that contain hemoglobin to transport oxygen.
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recombinant DNA technology A series of techniques in which DNA fragments are linked to self-replicating forms of DNA to create recombinant DNA molecules. These molecules in turn are replicated in a host cell to create clones of the inserted segments.
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Recombinant DNA refers to DNA from two different sources. Individuals that receive genes from other species are transgenic.
Viruses
Viruses contain genetic material but are not living. Host cells are required for their reproduction.
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Recombinant DNA
A molecule of DNA in which a DNA fragment from a different source has been inserted.
Recombinase
An enzyme that catalyzes genetic recombination.
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recombinant DNA
A DNA molecule made in vitro with segments from different sources.
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recombinant DNA The incorporation of DNA from one organism into that of another organism (usually a bacteria) so that the second organism produces a desired protein.
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Recombinant DNA
The steps involved in genetically modifying a plant.
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Recombinant DNA: A form of DNA produced by splicing together segments of DNA from two or more organisms.
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Recombinant DNA. The process of cutting and recombining DNA fragments from different sources as a means to isolate genes or to alter their structure and function.
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Recombinant DNA technologies: Procedures used to join together DNA segments in a cell- free system (an environment outside a cell or organism).
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PACKAGE - In recombinant DNA procedures, refers to the step of incorporation of cosmid or other lambda vector DNA with an insert into a phage head for transduction of DNA into host.
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Gene splicing and use of recombinant DNA (rDNA) are major techniques used. Biotic stress. Living organisms which can harm plants , such as viruses, fungi, and bacteria, and harmful insects. See Abiotic stress. bP. See Base pair. Bt.
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shuttle vector A recombinant DNA vector that can be replicated in two or more different host species, making possible the movement of DNA between organisms.
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Antibody probes may also be used in aspects of recombinant DNA work, e.g. screening an expression library. The label may be radioactive (32P), biotin or digoxygenin (DIG).
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Various approaches using recombinant DNA technology to overcome this problem have been tried since the late 1980s.
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A gene whose phenotypic expression is easy to monitor; used to study promoter activity in different tissues or developmental stages. Recombinant DNA constructs are made in which the reporter gene is attached to a promoter region of particular ...
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gene cloning - isolation and amplification of selected pieces of DNA by recombinant DNA techniques.
genome - complete haploid complement of DNA (including all genes) from the chromosomes of the nucleus of an organism.
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A set of biological techniques developed through basic research and now applied to research and product development. In particular, the use by industry of recombinant DNA, cell fusion, and new bioprocessing techniques.
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It is based on the specific coordinate covalent binding between histidine or other unique amino acids (either naturally present on the surface of the protein or grafted with recombinant DNA techniques) and various immobilized metal ions, ...
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in physiology or medicine for their isolation of restriction endonucleases, which are able to cut DNA at specific sites. Together with ligase, which can join together fragments of DNA, restriction enzymes formed the initial basis of recombinant DNA ...
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