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replicon

rep·li·con [ réppli kòn ] (plural rep·li·cons)


noun 
Definition:
 
unit of genetic material: a segment of DNA or RNA that replicates itself as a unit, distinct from adjacent segments in a chromosome or other genetic element

[Mid-20th century. <replication]
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