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genetic death |
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genetic death [jə¦ned·ik ′deth] (genetics) Preferential elimination of genotypes that are carriers of alleles that reduce the adaptive value or fitness of those genotypes. The death of an individual without reproducing. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| they activate a genetic death program, diligently manufacturing proteins they will use to dismantle themselves. |
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