gene splicing

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A technique in which fragments of DNA (often from different individuals or species) are combined to form recombinant DNA, especially as a part of genetic engineering.

uncountable, usually

Equivalents

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Examples

“The feat was accomplished using the gene-splicing techniques known as recombinant DNA technology.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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See also

gene therapy gene transcription gene transfer gene trap gene-napper geneagenesis

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