Search Results for: amplification
Gene amplification
Definition noun, plural: gene amplifications The process of duplicating a particular gene, causing the gene to increase in... Read More
Amplification
Definition noun (1) The act or result of increasing in size or effect. (2) An increase in the frequency of a gene or... Read More
Centrosome
Centrosome Definition What is a centrosome? The centrosome is considered to be the main microtubule-organizing... Read More
Chromosomal mutation
Every living thing is made up of DNA. Our DNA is what makes us unique and different in the world. Our DNA is made up of... Read More
Retrotransposon
Definition noun, plural: retrotransposons A transposon that is amplified via reverse transcription, i.e. the DNA element is... Read More
Positive feedback
Positive Feedback Definition Each mechanism of the body like temperature, blood pressure, and levels of specific nutrients... Read More
Large-scale mutation
Definition noun, plural: large-scale mutations (genetics) A type of mutation several nucleotides of a gene within a large... Read More
Biuret test
In this article we will answer the following three questions: What is a Biuret Test? What does biuret test for? What is... Read More
Genetic variability
Genetic Variability Definition Genetic variability refers to the tendency of individual genetic characteristics in a... Read More
Duplication mutation
Definition noun A type of mutation in which a portion of a genetic material or a chromosome is duplicated or replicated,... Read More
Feedback mechanism
Feedback Mechanism Definition What is a feedback mechanism? A feedback mechanism is a physiological regulation system in a... Read More
Nucleotide deletion
Definition noun A deletion of a single nucleotide causing a shift in the reading frame of the codons in the mRNA, thus, may... Read More
Thermophile
Thermophiles Definition What are thermophiles? Let us first understand the literal meaning of the word ‘thermophile’.... Read More
Molecular genetics
Definition noun A branch of genetics that deal with the structure and function of genes at a molecular... Read More
Humoral immunity
Let’s get to know where one should place humoral immunity, the topic of today’s discussion!! By the end of the article,... Read More
Rolling circle mechanism
rolling circle mechanism (Science: molecular biology) A mechanism of dNA replication in many viral dNAs, in bacterial f... Read More
Men could go extinct? Y chromosome disappearing slowly
Hold on to your seats, gentlemen -- the male chromosome (Y chromosome) disappearing at a certain rate could absolutely be... Read More