Metabolism Engineering Vocab

A molecule that organisms can use to release energy, made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms.

To improve a design as much as possible, considering all criteria and the trade-offs among them.

A formal design that is supported by evidence, submitted for discussion and review.

Beginners at a workplace who do work that is closely supervised because they are learning on the job.

People who test out a product while it is being designed.

Detailed descriptions of the requirements and criteria for a design or product.

A balance achieved between two desirable but incompatible features; giving up one quality to gain another.

A factor that can change in an experiment or design, affecting the outcome.

The set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms that convert food into energy.

A systematic approach to problem-solving that involves creating solutions to meet specific needs.