English Explanatory Dictionary

genomic plasticity

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The alterable nature of prokaryotic genomes that enables the fluid exchange of DNA from one microorganism to another and allows prokaryotes to adapt their genomes rapidly so they can survive changes in environmental conditions.

Word forms

genomic plasticity
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