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

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

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