wild-type
wild-type — phrase
1. in genetics and biology, the typical, non-mutated version of a gene or physical
in genetics and biology, the typical, non-mutated version of a gene or physical characteristic that appears most often in a naturally occurring population
Charlotte compared the wild-type fruit flies with the white-eyed mutant ones.
wild-type + noun (organism) for natural form
The lab's experiment showed that the wild-type gene helped the plants survive the dry season.
wild-type + gene as modifier
Indra used a microscope to examine wild-type and modified cells side by side.
Most wild-type mice have brown fur, while mutant ones can be white or black.
The wild-type bacteria grew much faster than the genetically altered version.
- normal type
less technical; used in informal lab discussion
- natural form
emphasises the organism's natural habitat origin
- reference strain
used specifically for laboratory stocks kept as a baseline
- mutant
differs from the wild-type by one or more genetic changes
用法筆記
Commonly used as an adjective before a noun (wild-type gene, wild-type organism) or as a noun on its own. The opposite is 'mutant type' or 'mutant form'.