Biotechnology Techniques

verb to make uniform or similar by blending or mixing different elements

• The goal of the experiment was to homogenize the mixture to ensure consistent results.
• I think we should homogenize the data before presenting it to the team.
• Let's blend all the ingredients together to homogenize the flavor.
• The artist aimed to homogenize different styles in his artwork to create a unique aesthetic.

noun the process by which genetic material is broken and joined to form new combinations

• Genetic recombination is a fundamental process in the formation of new combinations of genes.
• When genes mix together, that's called recombination.
• Recombination is like gene shuffling, mixing things up.
• Just like mixing ingredients in a recipe, recombination mixes up genes to create something new.

noun a method of testing multiple samples together as a single group to save time and resources

• Pooled testing is a method used in laboratories to screen multiple samples at once for efficiency.
• They're doing this new thing called pooled testing where they test a bunch of samples together to save time.
• Pooled testing is like the ultimate group test sesh in the lab.
• Pooled testing is like combining all your ingredients to make one big scientific soup of samples.

noun a substance used for growing bacteria or other microorganisms in a laboratory setting

• The scientist used agar to culture the bacteria in the lab.
• Can you pass me the agar so I can start the experiment?
• I heard agar is the secret ingredient for making the best desserts.
• His mind was like agar, ready to absorb new ideas and knowledge.

noun a flat, circular dish made of solidified nutrient medium used for culturing microorganisms

• The scientist carefully inoculated the bacteria onto the agar plate for further observation.
• I need to streak the agar plate with the sample before incubating it.
• Make sure you spread the stuff evenly on the agar plate.
• Her mind was like an agar plate, ready to culture new ideas and thoughts.

noun a solid gelatinous substance used as a culture medium in petri dishes

• The scientist carefully prepared the agar plates for bacterial culture.
• I need to set up the agar plates for the lab experiment.
• Let's whip up some agar plates for the bacteria to grow on.
• The agar plates were like a blank canvas for the bacteria to create their art.