Genetic Engineering Vocabulary

noun a plant or animal produced by breeding two different species or varieties

verb to produce a crossbreed by breeding two different species or varieties

• The crossbreed of a poodle and a Labrador is known as a Labradoodle.
• My neighbor has a cute crossbreed dog that he adopted from the shelter.
• That crossbreed car is a real beast on the road.
• The novel is a crossbreed of mystery and romance genres.

noun a strikingly attractive or impressive person or thing

verb to strike someone unconscious or into a dazed state

adjective strikingly attractive or impressive

• The boxer delivered a powerful knockout punch in the final round.
• Did you see that knockout in the boxing match last night?
• That knockout was epic, bro!
• The new product launch was a knockout success.

noun a living cell that has had its cell wall removed, typically used in genetic manipulation and cell fusion experiments

• The scientist isolated protoplasts from plant cells for further study.
• I heard they were experimenting with protoplasts in the lab.
• The protoplasts were like the cool kids of the cell world.
• His ideas were like protoplasts, new and unformed but full of potential.

noun a made-up or nonsensical word, not a standard part of language

• The scientist conducted a study to analyze the effects of vool on plant growth.
• I heard that vool is really good for your skin, you should try it out.
• I can't believe how vool that party was last night, it was so much fun!
• Her ideas were like a breath of fresh vool in the stale office environment.