Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

genomic plasticity

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.73 in modern English

Syllables: ge-nomic -plas-tic-i-ty
IPA

29

Scrabble Score

17

Letters

6

Syllables

13

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The alterable nature of prokaryotic genomes that enables the fluid exchange of DNA from one microorganism to another and allows prokaryotes to adapt their genomes rapidly so they can survive changes in environmental conditions.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"In fact, these subtelomeric regions are sites of marked genomic plasticity and appear to serve as nurseries for generating new genes and enhancing genetic diversity."

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does genomic plasticity mean?: The alterable nature of prokaryotic genomes that enables the fluid exchange of DNA from one microorganism to another and allows prokaryotes to adapt their genomes rapidly so they can survive changes in environmental conditions.

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