Biotechnology Word Search — Easy

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Biotechnology word list, defined

BACILLUS /bəˈsɪləs/ · noun
A rod-shaped bacterium; also, in strict taxonomic use, a member of the genus Bacillus of spore-forming bacteria. Related: bacterium, germ, microbe, microorganism.
PATHOGEN /ˈpæθɒdʒən/ · noun
A disease-causing agent, such as a bacterium, virus, or fungus. A pathogen can cause a wide range of diseases in humans, animals, and plants. Related: disease agent, infectious agent, germ, microbe.
ONCOGENE /ˈɒnkoʊdʒiːn/ · noun
A gene that has the potential to cause cancer, often found in tumor cells and typically resulting from a mutation in a normal gene. Related: cancer gene, tumor gene, proto-oncogene, neoplastic gene.
TEMPLATE /ˈtɛmplɪt/ · noun, verb
A pre-existing form or model, serving as a guide for making something else. A template can also be a document or file used as a starting point for creating another document or file. Related: model, pattern, mold, example.
TRISOMY /trɪˈsoʊmi/ · noun
A trisomy is a type of genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra chromosome in a cell. This can lead to various health problems and developmental issues in individuals. Related: genetic disorder, chromosomal abnormality, anomaly.
HYBRID /ˈhaɪbrɪd/ · adjective, noun
A thing that is made by combining two different things, especially two different species of plants or animals. A vehicle that uses two or more different types of power, such as a car that uses both gasoline and electricity. Related: mixed, combined, blended, crossbred.
TUMOUR /ˈtjuːmər/ · noun
A mass of abnormal tissue that is formed as a result of new cell growth, often in response to injury or disease, and can be benign or malignant. Related: growth, lesion, lump, neoplasm.
VACCINE /ˈvæksɪn/ · noun
A preparation of killed or attenuated microorganisms, such as bacteria or viruses, administered to produce or increase immunity to a disease. A vaccine is a biological preparation that provides active acquired immunity to a particular infectious disease. Related: immunization, inoculation, serum, antiserum.

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