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neofunctionalization

neofunctionalization noun: the development of a new function of an existing group of genes by means of mutation.

Noun

neofunctionalization (countable and uncountable, plural neofunctionalizations)

  1. The development of a new function of an existing group of genes by means of mutation.
    • Therefore, BcMF26a/b may be the result of neofunctionalization during evolution.2015 July 9, “BcMF26a and BcMF26b Are Duplicated Polygalacturonase Genes with Divergent Expression Patterns and Functions in Pollen Development and Pollen Tube Formation in Brassica campestris”, in...

Forms of neofunctionalization

pluralneofunctionalizations

Origin of neofunctionalization

From neo- + functionalization.

Questions about neofunctionalization

What does neofunctionalization mean?
Neofunctionalization means the development of a new function of an existing group of genes by means of mutation.
What part of speech is neofunctionalization?
Neofunctionalization is a noun.
What is the plural of neofunctionalization?
The plural of neofunctionalization is neofunctionalizations.

Words near neofunctionalization in the dictionary

  1. neofunctionalise
  2. neofunctionalised
  3. neofunctionalism
  4. neofunctionalist
  5. neofunctionalists
  6. neofunctionalization
  7. neofunctionalizations
  8. neofunctionalize
  9. neofunctionalized
  10. neofunctionalizing
  11. neofunctionally

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