FIFRA

FIFRA. The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. See Environmental Protection Agency.
Flanking region. The DNA sequences extending on either side of a specific locus or gene.

The major laws under which the agency has regulatory powers are the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA); and the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Enzymes. Proteins that control the various steps in all chemical reactions.

See also: Locus, Expression, Gel, Enzyme, DNA