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Factor VIII A large, complex protein that aids in blood
clotting and is used to treat hemophilia. See also
Antihemophilic factors.
Feedstock The raw material used for chemical or
biological processes.
Fermentation The process of growing microorganisms
for the production of various chemical or
pharmaceutical compounds. Microbes are normally
incubated under specific conditions in the presence of
nutrients in large tanks called fermentors.
Functional foods Foods containing compounds with
beneficial health effects beyond those provided by the
basic nutrients, minerals and vitamins. Also called
nutraceuticals.
Functional genomics A field of research that aims to
understand what each gene does, how it is regulated
and how it interacts with other genes.
Fusion Joining of the membrane of two cells, thus
creating a daughter cell that contains some of the
same properties from each parent cells. Used in
making hybridomas.
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