Nuclear Transplantation (Noun)
Meaning
Moving a cell nucleus and its genetic material from one cell to another.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- Nuclear transplantation involves transferring the nucleus from a donor cell into the cytoplasm of a host cell to produce an embryo.
- This nuclear transplantation technique can potentially allow the production of animals that are genetically identical.
- A new life is possible by transferring a somatic cell nucleus through the process of nuclear transplantation.
- Through the application of nuclear transplantation the complete cloning of adult frogs became feasible for the first time.
- A genetic engineer specializes in techniques like gene therapy and nuclear transplantation for experimental reproduction of life.