noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A motif forming part of a larger motif.
2. 2
   A group of nucleotides that form a subset of a motif.

Synonyms

All synonyms

submotive

Etymology

From sub- + motif.

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