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Meaning of transgene | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A gene from one species introduced into the genome of another by transgenesis.

Equivalents

Suomi siirtogeeni
Français transgène
Italiano transgene

Examples

“It has created a biotechnology centred on genetic engineering that has introduced transgenes, transmitted through natural interspecies crosses, which, in turn⟳, have⟳ allowed emergence of resistant superweeds and superpests, which, in their turn⟳, demand⟳ the application of further chemical poisons […]”

CEFR level

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

transgenerationality transgenesis transgenic transgenicity transgenics transgentleman

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