Lexical entry

メタゲノム

metagenomu

The collective genetic material from a mixed community of organisms.

Science & MedicinePure GairaigoSource: German

Meaning

All the genetic material present in an environmental sample, consisting of the genomes of many individual organisms.

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ゲノム

The complete set of genetic material in an organism.

メタノール

Methanol, also called methyl alcohol.

メタモルフォーゼ

A change in form or stage, often biological, where one form transforms into another.

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