"binary clone" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: binary clones [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} binary clone (plural binary clones)
  1. (genetics) A composite organism created from the combination of DNA from two separate genetic sources, rather than one. Essentially, a binary clone is the naturally produced offspring via sexual reproduction via germ cells, or else artificially produced offspring of two individuals that has been created without using germ cells. Categories (topical): Genetics Synonyms: offspring, progeny, hybrid, child, children
    Sense id: en-binary_clone-en-noun-T1zhAGbA Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, genetics, medicine, natural-sciences, sciences

Inflected forms

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