to recombine
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6.4
- verb
- /ˌriːkəmˈbaɪn/
- Specialized
:
recombinar
- Viruses can recombine their genetic material to adapt to new environments.
- recombine genetic material
And inside his own body, those two recombined to produce a brand new virus.
- And inside his own body, those two recombined to produce a brand new virus.
Examples
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As eggs or sperm develop within a trout's body, the chromosomes within those cells exchange—or recombine—genetic material.
Academic text (2003) -
You know, genome chromosomes recombine in a completely random fashion.
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Many years later, AIDS agents were found to recombine with high frequency.
Academic text (2013) -
And inside his own body, those two recombined to produce a brand new virus.
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Viruses were indeed able to recombine, despite lacking sexual reproduction.
Academic text (2013) -
The W chromosome, which makes female birds, does not recombine.
Academic text (2002) -
Influenza A also infects animals that live in close proximity to humans and they can recombine in those particular animals.
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When a gene on a more typical chromosome mutates, the chromosome can still recombine with its twin.
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New resources, like the Collaborative Cross, are leading the way, allowing researchers to enjoy the best of both worlds: genetically defined inbred strains recombined to generate population heterogeneity.
Blog text (21) -
The scientist explained how different DNA strands can recombine during cell division.
Synonyms
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6.8
To join pieces of DNA to make new gene combinations
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7.0
To cross two different plants or animals to make a new kind
To mix genes from two viruses to make new strains
To mix pollen from two different plants to make new kinds
Antonyms
How Mixed
- Specialized
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- Specialized
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2.7
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Recombine is made of re- ('again') and combine ('put together' or 'mix'), so it means 'mix again'. In genetics, to recombine is when DNA or genes mix again to create new combinations.