👉 Plastogene refers to a gene that is involved in the production of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a highly durable and biodegradable plastic material. This gene, which encodes for a specific protein called an elastase, plays a crucial role in the formation of PET by breaking down its primary precursor, ethylene glycol. Plastogene genes are often found on chromosomes 16 or 17, depending on the species and culture, and they usually contain
