Biotech bacteria Crossword Clue

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BIOTECH (noun)
1. the branch of molecular biology that studies the use of microorganisms to perform specific industrial processes
BACTERIA (noun)
1. (microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission; important as pathogens and for biochemical properties; taxonomy is difficult; often considered to be plants

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