"segregation distorter" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: segregation distorters [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} segregation distorter (plural segregation distorters)
  1. (genetics) A gene that distorts in its own favour the theoretically equal probability of either of two parental alleles being present in the mature gamete. Categories (topical): Genetics Related terms: meiotic drive
    Sense id: en-segregation_distorter-en-noun-oCK8Jayp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, genetics, medicine, natural-sciences, sciences

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