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Meaning of X-junction | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A non-linear strand of DNA where certain cruciform binding proteins can compete for binding.

Examples

“Linear molecules containing the same sequences are not bound, and one X-junction successfully competes with another for binding whereas linear duplexes do not compete.”

CEFR level

B2

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

See also

X-light X-linked gene X-linked trait X-mas X-mas Day X-mas tree