Biotechnology Concepts

3 words in this vocabulary list

noun a mythical monster with parts from multiple animals, often used to describe something that is a mix of different elements

  • The scientist's research focused on creating a genetic chimera by combining DNA from different species.
  • I heard they're working on some kind of chimera experiment in the lab.
  • That movie was a total chimera - it couldn't decide if it was a comedy or a drama.
  • The new political party was described as a chimera, with its conflicting ideologies and lack of clear direction.

noun a genetically identical organism or cell derived from a single ancestor

verb to make an identical copy of something

  • Scientists are working on creating a clone of the endangered species to preserve its genetic diversity.
  • I heard they're trying to make a clone of that famous singer's dog.
  • Did you see that movie where they try to clone dinosaurs? It's wild!
  • The new smartphone is basically a clone of the previous model with just a few minor upgrades.

adjective relating to or characteristic of the practice of eugenics

adverb relating to or characteristic of the practice of eugenics

  • The practice of selecting certain traits for breeding purposes can be seen as eugenically driven.
  • Some people believe in eugenically improving the genetic makeup of future generations.
  • I heard they're trying to eugenically engineer super smart babies.
  • The company's hiring process seemed almost eugenically focused on finding the perfect candidate.