Polymorphism Definition & Meaning

polymorphism
noun
  1. (genetics) the genetic variation within a population that natural selection can operate on
  2. (chemistry) the existence of different kinds of crystal of the same chemical compound
  3. (biology) the existence of two or more forms of individuals within the same animal species (independent of sex differences)

"Polymorphism" in song lyrics

See how polymorphism is used in real songs:

  • "gene polymorphism"
    AOL — AOL
  • "1 gene polymorphism"
    AOL — AOL
  • "restrition fragment length polymorphism"
    AOL — AOL

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