noun
knockin
noun
1
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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