noun
knockin
Knockin (noun) means In genetics, the insertion of a specific gene sequence into a particular location in an organism's DNA. Example: “Researchers used a knockin mouse to study how the mutated gene affects development.”
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In genetics, the insertion of a specific gene sequence into a particular location in an organism's DNA.
"Researchers used a knockin mouse to study how the mutated gene affects development."
How to use knockin
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA genetic engineering technique where a gene is deliberately inserted into an organism's DNA.
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What does “knockin” mean?
The word “knockin” means in genetics, the insertion of a specific gene sequence into a particular location in an organism's DNA. In plain terms, a genetic engineering technique where a gene is deliberately inserted into an organism's DNA.
How do you use “knockin” in a sentence?
Here is “knockin” used in a sentence: “Researchers used a knockin mouse to study how the mutated gene affects development.”
What part of speech is “knockin”?
“Knockin” is a noun.
What is the meaning of knockin?
"knockin" (noun) means in genetics, the insertion of a specific gene sequence into a particular location in an organism's DNA.
