Reverse Genetics At Biology Glossary
What is it? The experimental procedure that begins with a cloned segment of DNA, or a protein sequence, and uses this knowledge to introduce programmed mutations (through directed mutagenesis) back into the genome in order to investigate gene and protein function.Bio Definition Added By: Amanda
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