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The Glossary of Biotechnology Terms, Third Edition is an indispensable tool for anyone involved in the biotechnology field or anyone who deals with professionals in biotechnology.This reference provides concise definitions of terms for persons unfamiliar to biotechnology, and clarifies new terms and how they are being used for those who are already conversant in the area. The Glossary of Biotechnology Terms is a handy reference for people with little or no training in the biological and chemical sciences because it has been written in non-technical language, and serves to bring you up to date on biotechnology terminology to provide for more effective communication.
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GLOSSARY OF BIOTECHNOLOGY TER MS THIRd edition
K imball Nill
CRC PR E S S Boca Raton London New York Washington, D.C. © 2002 by CRC Press LLC
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Nill, Kimball R. Glossary of biotechnology terms / Kimball R. Nill.-- 3rd ed. p. cm. ISBN 1-58716-122-2 1. Biotechnology--Dictionaries. I. Title. TP248.16 .F54 2002 660.6′03--dc21
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