Chapter 23 - Evolution of Genes and Genomes - 23.4 - Molecular Evolution Has Many Practical Applications - 23.4 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 504: 1

In vitro evolution refers to the application of molecular evolution in a controlled laboratory setting to produce molecules with novel and useful functions. An example of this procedure is breeding bacteria that synthesize specific proteins that can help clean oil spills. In vitro evolution involves the synthetic productions of RNA molecules using the principles of mutation and selection.

In vitro evolution refers to the application of molecular evolution in a controlled laboratory setting to produce molecules with novel and useful functions. An example of this procedure is breeding bacteria that synthesize specific proteins that can help clean oil spills. In vitro evolution involves the synthetic productions of RNA molecules using the principles of mutation and selection.