Something To Splice Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 11, 2023

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	noun • (genetics) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain; it can include regions preceding and following the coding DNA as well as introns between the exons; it is considered a unit of heredity
	33%	12		Technique used to splice together genetic sequences
	noun • the technology of preparing recombinant DNA in vitro by cutting up DNA molecules and splicing together fragments from more than one organism
	33%	12		Can be used to splice ropes
	noun • a pointed iron hand tool that is used to separate strands of a rope or cable (as in splicing)

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New York Times17 Jun 1999	Down 12
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