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Protoplast

Definition:

A protoplast refers to a plant or bacterial cell from which the cell wall has been removed, resulting in a naked cell.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A plant cell from which the cell wall has been removed.

Sample Sentence: The protoplasts of the plant were studied under a microscope to understand cellular processes at a deeper level.

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Sense 2:

Noun: A bacterial cell from which the cell wall has been removed.

Sample Sentence: Genetic engineering techniques involve manipulating the protoplasts of bacteria to modify their genetic composition.

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Sense 3:

Noun: A biotechnological method involving the fusion of protoplasts from different plant cells.

Sample Sentence: Protoplast fusion has been employed to create new hybrid plants with beneficial traits by combining the genetic material of different species.

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Sense 4:

Noun: A basic or original form or cell structure.

Sample Sentence: The protoplast of all life can be traced back to a simple single-celled organism.

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Sense 5:

Adjective: Describing something that is popular or favored by locals.

Sample Sentence: The hotel is known for its protoplast breakfast, featuring locally-sourced ingredients.

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