Genomic plasticity

Noun

Definitions

1.NounThe 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.

Synonyms

phenotypic plasticity phenoplasticity plastogene adaptability genophore spontaneity transplastome expressivity genetic memory environmentability modification horizontal gene transfer

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