7. Glossary

Autotrophic; Autotrophe

Organism capable of producing its own organic matter from inorganic matter and minerals.

Genome editing; Édition des génomes

A set of techniques for the precise, targeted genetic modification of cells using molecular scissors.

Heterotrophic; Hétérotrophe

An organism that feeds exclusively on pre-existing organic matter originating from or formed by other organisms.

Ingénierie génétique; Genetic engineering

A set of techniques and processes for isolating and characterizing one or more genes from one organism and transferring them to another organism. These techniques can also be used to modify the expression of these gene(s).

Ingénierie métabolique; Metabolic engineering...