Bio 400 Molecular Biology of the Cell

These flashcards cover key vocabulary related to the concepts discussed in the Bio 400 Molecular Biology of the Cell course.

Plant Molecular Farming

Utilizing plants as bioreactors to produce proteins and pharmaceuticals efficiently.

Transient Expression Systems

Methods that use plant virus-derived vectors to express target genes quickly, typically in 3-7 days.

CRISPR

A technology used for genome editing, which allows scientists to alter DNA at specific sites.

Hydroponic System

A method of growing plants without soil, using mineral nutrient solutions in a water solvent.

Recombinant Protein

A protein that is genetically engineered from DNA of different organisms.

Gene Cloning

The process of making multiple copies of a particular gene.

SARS-CoV-2

The virus responsible for COVID-19.

Gene Design

The process of creating specific sequences of DNA to produce desired traits in organisms.

RNA

Molecules that play crucial roles in coding, decoding, regulation, and expression of genes.

Bioinformatics

An interdisciplinary field that uses computer science to understand biological data, especially genetic data.

Polypeptide

A polymer of amino acids that forms proteins, often represented by a sequence of nucleotide bases.

E. coli

A common bacterium often used in biotechnology for gene cloning and protein expression.

Viral Vector

A virus modified to carry genetic material into cells for gene therapy or vaccine development.

Biopharmaceuticals

Medicinal products produced using biotechnology, primarily proteins and enzymes.

Biomanufacturing

The production of biomaterials and bioproducts using biological systems.

Microscopy

The use of microscopes to view small objects and cell structures that cannot be seen by the naked eye.

Electrophoresis

A technique used to separate DNA, RNA, or proteins based on their size and charge.

Chromatography

A laboratory technique for the separation of a mixture by passing it in solution or suspension through a medium.