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Meaning of horizontal gene transfer | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

The transfer of genetic material from one organism to another one that is not its offspring; especially common among bacteria.

countable, uncountable

Examples

“Study of kett DNA shows evidence of horizontal gene transfer and the incorporation of genes from dozens of unknown species.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

horizontal hostility horizontal hula horizontal integration horizontal jogging horizontal machining center horizontal mambo