Molecular Biology

Definition

Molecular biology refers to the branch of biology that studies the structure, function, and interactions of cellular molecules, particularly DNA and RNA. It involves analyzing and manipulating these molecules to understand biological processes at a molecular level.

Related terms

Biotechnology: The use of living organisms or their components in technology or industrial processes. For example, using genetically modified crops to increase yields.

Genetic Engineering: The deliberate modification of an organism's genetic material through techniques such as gene splicing. This can be used to create crops with desired traits.

Genomics: The study of an organism's entire genome (complete set of genes). Genomics allows scientists to analyze and manipulate genes on a large scale, potentially improving crop yields.