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Case: Plant DNA or RNA Effective 19 Sep 2015 to 22 Sep 2015

Glossary

The following provides a definition of words or phrases that are found within the text. Some of these have a special meaning in relation to the importation or treatment of goods entering Australia and may be important to understand in meeting the requirements for import.

Term	Definition
Approved Arrangement Site (AA Site)	An arrangement approved under Section 406 of the Biosecurity Act 2015 (Cwlth) which permits a biosecurity industry participant to carry out specified activities to manage biosecurity risks associated with particular goods, premises or other things.
DNA	Contains genetic information for the development and function of all living organisms and many viruses. DNA stores biological information, is capable of making copies of itself and is usually in the form of a double stranded helical molecule.
goods	Goods include: 1. An animal. 2. A plant. 3. Any other article, substance or thing (including, but not limited to, any kind of moveable property); and, to avoid doubt, includes mail of any kind and ballast water.
import permit application	The department will assess the application and on the basis of that assessment may decide to grant an import permit subject to any conditions deemed necessary for safe importation, use and disposal of those products. It should be noted that applying for an import permit does not automatically result in an import permit being issued. The Director of biosecurity or their delegate issues the import permit. You should ensure that an application is submitted for each product type and that the prescribed fee accompanies the import permit application.
in vitro	Laboratory/glasshouse research where material is analysed (and may be grown) but is not exposed to live plants or animals.
lyses	Destruction of cells by disruption of cellular membranes.
nucleic acid	Long chemical molecules that contain genetic information and are found in all living things (including plants, animals, bacteria, and fungi), viruses and viroids. The two main types of nucleic acids are DNA and RNA.
pathogen	Infectious microorganisms that cause disease in plants. These include bacteria, fungi, oomycetes, phytoplasmas, viroids and viruses.
RNA	Contains genetic information and is found in living organisms, many viruses and viroids. RNA can function as a messenger molecule (mRNA), carrying instructions from DNA for protein synthesis and is usually single stranded in structure.