recombination
n.n. the process where different parts of a molecule or a set of genes are joined together to form a new combination. This often happens in nature to create new varieties of plants or animals.
n. the process of combining different components or genetic sequences to form a new entity. In chemistry, it refers to the formation of a new molecule by the union of two or more atoms or radicals.
The recombination of genetic material leads to new traits in offspring.
Scientists observed the recombination of the virus's proteins, which allowed it to adapt to a new host.
The successful recombination of the synthetic DNA fragments required precise temperature control and specific enzymes to ensure the correct sequence was assembled without errors.
From re- + combination.