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  • noun genetics A subset of a genome, especially one that has a specific function

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  • This non-coding subgenome has long been called "junk" DNA.

    Elites TV 2009

  • - Viral clearance of HCV genotype 1b replicon subgenome was obtained in BM4-5 cells after long-term administration (20 days) of GEA007. 1, as evidenced by elimination of HCV genotype 1b RNA (both strands) replicon genome.

    Health News from Medical News Today 2008

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