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      translocation
      noun
      (genetics) an exchange of chromosome parts
      the transport of dissolved material within a plant
      Roots
      transtrans- · Latin · acrosslocusloc- · Latin · placeatio-ation · Latin · act or process of
      Words related to translocation
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