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recombinant

re·com·bi·nant [ ree kómbinənt ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. of genetic recombination: relating to or involved in genetic recombination
a recombinant chromosome

2. relating to recombinant DNA: relating to recombinant DNA or produced by recombinant DNA technology



noun  (plural re·com·bi·nants)
Definition:
 
1. result of genetic recombination: a cell or organism exhibiting genetic recombination

2. genetic material from gene-splicing: genetic material resulting from the splicing of DNA fragments

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