binary clone

noun

A composite organism created from the combination of DNA from two separate genetic sources, rather than one. Essentially, a binary clone is the naturally produced offspring via sexual reproduction via germ cells, or else artificially produced offspring of two individuals that has been created without using germ cells.

Meanings

nounbinary clone (plural binary clones)

plural binary clones

  1. biologyA composite organism created from the combination of DNA from two separate genetic sources, rather than one. Essentially, a binary clone is the naturally produced offspring via sexual reproduction via germ cells, or else artificially produced offspring of two individuals that has been created without using germ cells.

    Synonyms: offspring, progeny, hybrid, child, children

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA composite organism created from the combination of DNA from two separate genetic sources, rather than one. Essentially, a binary clone is the naturally produced offspring via sexual reproduction via germ cells, or else artificially produced offspring of two individuals that has been created without using germ cells.

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