Biological Containment At Biology Glossary

What is it? One of the precautionary measures taken to prevent the replication of recombinant DNA molecules in microorganisms in the natural environment. Biological containment involves the use of vectors and host organisms that have been modified so that they will not survive outside of the laboratory.

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