...with eukaryotic nuclei in walled mycelium, absorptive nutrition, and lacking photo-synthetic ability. Gene: The basic unit of heredity: an ordered sequence of nucleotide bases, comprising a segment of DNA. A gene contains the sequence of DNA that encodes one polyeptide chain...

...living cells, that facilitate specific chemical or metabolic reactions. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA): a sensitive, inexpensive assay technique...Genome: the total hereditary composition of a cell or organism. Metabolism: all biochemical activities carried out by an organism to maintain life. Microorganisms:...

...Factor VIII is thus separated from extraneous material and left in a more pure and concentrated form. Gene: The basic unit of heredity; an ordered sequence of nucleotide bases, comprising a segment of DNA. Located along chromosomes, genes contain chemical instructions for how...

...Plasma that has been frozen soon after collection to preserve the activity of the coagulation proteins. Gene: The basic unit of heredity; an ordered sequence of nucleotide bases, comprising a segment of DNA. A gene contains the sequence of DNA that encodes one polypeptide chain...

...preparation of Factor VIII that is used in the treatment of individuals with hemophiliaA. Fulminant: Severe. Gene: The basic unit of heredity; an ordered sequence of nucleotide bases, comprising a segment of DNA. A gene contains the sequence of DNA that encodes for the synthesis of...