Recombinant Bacteria

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-023336",
  "term": "Recombinant Bacteria",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. A microorganism whose genetic makeup has been altered by deliberate introduction of new genetic elements. The offspring of these altered bacteria also contain these new genetic elements; i.e. they \"breed true.\"\n\n2. Produced by genetic engineering. Also refers to a new organism (bacteria) or compound produced by inserting the genetic material of one organism into the genetic material of another organism.",
  "subject": "General environmental",
  "references": [
    "Terms of Environment",
    "NIH AIDS Info Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/recombinant-bacteria/"
}