"transfer DNA" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: transfer DNAs [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} transfer DNA (plural transfer DNAs)
  1. (genetics) DNA transferred from a bacterium to a host. Wikipedia link: transfer DNA Categories (topical): Genetics Synonyms: t-DNA
    Sense id: en-transfer_DNA-en-noun-65418V8q Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, genetics, medicine, natural-sciences, sciences

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