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<h1>Glossary</h1>
<h1>Glossary</h1>
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As scientists that are actively involved in this project, some of the terms that we use might be confusing to others without us knowing. This glossary attempts to explain these terms.
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<h4>Bleedtrough</h4>
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<h4>Backbone</h4>
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Backbone, more commonly known as a vector, is a DNA molecule used as a vehicle to transfer foreign genetic material into another cell.
<h4>Binding Specificity</h4>
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The chance that a protein or molecule binds to a target upon making contact.
<h4>Bit</h4>
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<h4>Fusion Protein</h4>
<h4>Fusion Protein</h4>
A protein created trough joining two or more genes originally coding for seperate proteins.  
A protein created trough joining two or more genes originally coding for seperate proteins.  
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<h4>Gel Electrophoresis</h4>
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A method used to seperate DNA bands by length using electrical charge.
<h4>Methyltransferase</h4>
<h4>Methyltransferase</h4>
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<h4>Recognition site</h4>
<h4>Recognition site</h4>
The DNA sequence that is recognized by any specific DNA-binding protein motif.
The DNA sequence that is recognized by any specific DNA-binding protein motif.
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<h4> Restriction Enzyme</h4>
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Restriction enzymes (also known as restriction endonucleases) are enzymes that target and cleave a specific sequence.
<h4>Restriction Site</h4>
<h4>Restriction Site</h4>
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<h4>Terminator</h4>
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A DNA sequence at the end of a sequence that stops transcription.
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A DNA sequence at the end of a gene that stops transcription.
<h4>Zinc Finger</h4>
<h4>Zinc Finger</h4>
A small structural protein motif that is able to recognize and bind to a specific DNA sequence.
A small structural protein motif that is able to recognize and bind to a specific DNA sequence.
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