Neofunctionalization

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The development of a new function of an existing group of genes by means of mutation. countable, uncountable

    "Therefore, BcMF26a/b may be the result of neofunctionalization during evolution."

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"Therefore, BcMF26a/b may be the result of neofunctionalization during evolution."

Etymology

From neo- + functionalization.

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