retrogenes

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A form of retrogene — A piece of DNA reverse transcribed from mRNA inserted into a random place in the genome.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of retrogene
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APA

retrogenes. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/retrogenes

MLA

“retrogenes.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/retrogenes. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “retrogenes,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/retrogenes.

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