neofunctionalization

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neo- +‎ functionalization

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neofunctionalization (plural neofunctionalizations)

  1. (genetics) The development of a new function of an existing group of genes by means of mutation
    • 2015 July 9, “BcMF26a and BcMF26b Are Duplicated Polygalacturonase Genes with Divergent Expression Patterns and Functions in Pollen Development and Pollen Tube Formation in Brassica campestris”, in PLOS ONE[1], →DOI:
      Therefore, BcMF26a/b may be the result of neofunctionalization during evolution.

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