"molecular drive" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Coined by Gabriel Dover in 1982. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} molecular drive (uncountable)
  1. evolutionary processes that change the genetic composition of a population through DNA turnover mechanisms, operating independently of natural selection and genetic drift. Wikipedia link: molecular drive Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-molecular_drive-en-noun-MHQHk2xQ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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