1 Sodium (Na+) : Sodium is a vital electrolyte for muscle function, neuron function, blood pressure regulation, and blood volume regulation. 2  Over 99% of the sodium ions passing through the kidneys are reabsorbed into the blood from tubular filtrate.
splice (plural splices) (nautical) A junction or joining of ropes made by splicing them together. (electrical) The electrical and mechanical connection between two pieces of wire or cable. (cricket) That part of a bat where the handle joins the blade. Bonding or joining of overlapping materials.
Gene splicing first came to worldwide attention in 1973 with the creation of the first genetically engineered organism. Definition of Gene Splicing Gene splicing is the procedure where pieces of DNA are cut up and spliced together to form recombinant DNA. The DNA fragments usually come from different organisms. The DNA molecules are not cut by a physical pair of scissors; the process is enzymatic with the target DNA being chemically cut by restriction enzymes.