Biotechnology Word Search — Hard

Play a free online Biotechnology word search puzzle. Difficulty: Hard. Find all 12 hidden words on the 12×12 grid below.

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Biotechnology word list, defined

APOMIXIS /ˌæpəˈmɪksɪs/ · noun
Asexual reproduction in plants in which seeds are formed without fertilization, so that the offspring are clones of the parent plant. Related: agamospermy, clonal reproduction, asexual seed formation, parthenogenesis.
AGLYCON /əˈɡlaɪkɒn/ · noun
The non-sugar portion of a glycoside, remaining after the sugar component has been removed by hydrolysis. It is typically responsible for the biological or pharmacological activity of the compound. Related: aglycone, genin, nonsugar moiety.
PROTEOMICS /ˌproʊtiˈɒmɪks/ · noun
The study of the structure and function of proteins, including their interactions and modifications. Related: proteomics, proteogenomics, proteinomics, proteomics analysis.
PHENOTYPE /fɪˈnɔɪtaɪd/ · noun
The physical and behavioral characteristics of an organism that result from the interaction of its genetic makeup and the environment. This term is often used in biology and genetics to describe the observable traits of an organism. Related: trait, characteristic, attribute, feature.
GENETIC /ˈdʒɛnɛtɪk/ · adjective
Relating to genes or heredity; determined by or affecting the genetic constitution of an individual or group. Related: hereditary, inherited, genetical, biological.
ARCHAEA /ɑːrˈkiːə/ · noun
Archaea are a domain of single-celled microorganisms that lack a cell nucleus and are distinct from bacteria and eukaryotes; many are known for living in extreme environments such as hot springs, salt lakes, and deep-sea vents. Related: microorganisms, microbes, prokaryotes, extremophiles.

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