English Dictionary

selfish DNA

名詞

不可算名詞

A DNA sequence that spreads by forming additional copies of itself within the genome and makes no specific contribution to the reproductive success of its host organism.

日本語の意味

自己複製性DNA：宿主の生殖成功に寄与せず、自らのコピーを生成することでゲノム内に拡散するDNA配列

The biologist explained how selfish DNA can proliferate within a genome without providing any benefit to its host organism.

生物学者は、自己複製してゲノム内で増殖し、宿主の繁殖成功に特別な利益をもたらさない寄生的なDNA配列について説明した。

意味（1）

A DNA sequence that spreads by forming additional copies of itself within the genome and makes no specific contribution to the reproductive success of its host organism.