"horizontal gene transfer" meaning in All languages combined

See horizontal gene transfer on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: as: HGT [abbreviation]
Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} horizontal gene transfer (uncountable)
  1. (genetics) The transfer of genetic material from one organism to another one that is not its offspring; especially common among bacteria. Wikipedia link: horizontal gene transfer Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Genetics Synonyms: lateral gene transfer
    Sense id: en-horizontal_gene_transfer-en-noun-gR4iioeI Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: biology, genetics, medicine, natural-sciences, sciences

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