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diversity

(genetic biology)

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  • Grammar: noun
  • Definition: a variety of forms produced by evolutionary or biological processes
  • Example:
    1. Allelic variation and independent assortment are the two primary mechanisms that generate diversity in sexual reproduction.

    2. Many new genes were needed to drive the diversification of cells for specialised functions.
  • Related Word: diversification (noun), diversify (verb)


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