Dictionary Entry
directed evolution
nounFind the meaning of the word directed evolution, plus dictionary definition, pronunciation, thesaurus-style synonyms, antonyms, and related vocabulary.
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Meaning
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a laboratory technique that mimics natural selection to engineer proteins or nucleic acids with desired properties
Example Sentence
Directed evolution won the 2018 Nobel Prize after scientists used it to create enzymes that break down plastic.
Usage Note
Use when describing lab methods that speed up evolution to make better medicines, greener chemicals, or stronger industrial enzymes.
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