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RSSTrait (biology)
In biology, a trait or
character is a feature of an
organism. The term phenotype
is sometimes used as a
synonym for trait in common
use, but strictly speaking,
does not indicate the trait,
but the state of that trait
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Vector (biology)
Traditionally in medicine, a
vector is an organism that
does not cause disease
itself but which spreads
infection by conveying
pathogens from one host to
another. Species of
mosquito, for example, serve
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Morphogenesis
Morphogenesis is one of
three fundamental aspects of
developmental biology along
with the control of cell
growth and cellular
differentiation.
Morphogenesis is concerned
with the shapes of tissues,
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Cloning
Cloning is the process of
creating an identical copy
of an original organism or
thing. A cloning in the
biological sense, therefore,
is a molecule, single cell
(like bacteria, lymphocytes
etc.) or multi-cellular
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Heritability
In genetics, heritability is the proportion of phenotypic variation in a population that is due to genetic variation. Variation among individuals may be due to genetic and/or environmental factors. ... > more -
Chromosome
The DNA which carries genetic information in cells is normally packaged in the form of one or more large macromolecules called chromosomes. A chromosome is, minimally, a very long, continuous piece ... > more -
DNA microarray
A DNA microarray (also commonly known as gene chip, DNA chip, or biochip) is a collection of microscopic DNA spots attached to a solid surface. Scientists use DNA microarrays to measure the ... > more -
Introduction to genetics
Genetics is the study of how living things receive common traits from previous generations. These traits are described by the genetic information carried by a molecule called DNA. The instructions ... > more -
Microchip implant (animal)
A microchip is an identifying integrated circuit placed under the skin of a dog, cat, or other animal. The chips are about the size of a large grain of rice and are based on a passive RFID ... > more -
DNA repair
DNA repair refers to a collection of processes by which a cell identifies and corrects damage to the DNA molecules that encode its genome. In human cells, both normal metabolic activities and ... > more
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