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recombination

/ˌriːˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/

/ˌriˌkɑːmbɪˈneɪʃən/

Translations

recombinationnoun

recombinations

Genetic recombination is a process that increases genetic diversity.

Генетическая рекомбинация — это процесс, который увеличивает генетическое разнообразие.

Synonyms

recombinationadjective

/ˌriːˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/

/ˌriˌkɑːmbɪˈneɪʃən/

Used attributively before a noun to mean ‘related to or involving recombination’.

recombinationnoun

The process by which genetic material is broken and joined to other genetic material, resulting in a new combination of genes.

Genetic recombination during meiosis increases genetic diversity in offspring.

The rearrangement of energy or particles, such as the recombination of electrons and ions in a plasma.

Recombination in the ionosphere affects radio wave propagation.

The act of combining or mixing different elements or parts to form a new whole.

The recombination of different musical styles can create innovative genres.

recombinationadjective

Relating to or involving recombination, especially of genetic material.

Recombination rates vary across different regions of the genome.