Recombination (Noun)
Meaning 1
(genetics) a combining of genes or characters different from what they were in the parents.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- Recombination is a fundamental process in genetics that increases genetic diversity by shuffling the genetic material.
- During meiosis, recombination occurs between homologous chromosomes, resulting in the creation of new combinations of alleles.
- The recombination of genes from different parents allows for the creation of new traits and characteristics in offspring.
- Recombination is a key mechanism for generating genetic variation, which is essential for evolution and adaptation.
- The frequency and distribution of recombination events can vary greatly between different species and even between different regions of the genome.
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Meaning 2
(physics) a combining of charges or transfer of electrons in a gas that results in the neutralization of ions; important for ions arising from the passage of high-energy particles.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.