selfish DNA

English

Noun

selfish DNA (uncountable)

  1. A DNA sequence that spreads by forming additional copies of itself within the genome and makes no specific contribution to the reproductive success of its host organism.

Hyponyms

  • transposon
  • homing endonuclease gene
  • supernumerary B chromosome

Further reading

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