modified bacterium (C1)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /ˈmɒdɪfaɪd ˌbækˈtɪəriəm/
Definition
A bacterium that has been genetically altered to exhibit new or changed characteristics, often for the purpose of producing a specific substance or to study its behavior.
Examples
The researchers used a modified bacterium to clean up oil spills in the ocean.
The company developed a modified bacterium that could produce a vaccine against a deadly disease.
The team of scientists discovered a modified bacterium that could thrive in extreme environments.
How to Use modified bacterium
- modify a bacterium (verb phrase)
- to genetically alter a bacterium — "The scientists modified a bacterium to produce a new antibiotic."
- use a modified bacterium (verb phrase)
- to utilize a genetically altered bacterium for a specific purpose — "The company uses a modified bacterium to produce biofuels."
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