blas·to·gen·e·sis (bl s t -j n  -ss)n. 1. The theory that inherited characteristics are transmitted from parent to offspring by germ plasm. 2. Reproduction of an organism by budding. 3. The transformation of small lymphocytes into larger cells that are capable of undergoing mitosis. 4. The development of an embryo during cleavage and germ layer formation. blas to·ge·netic (-j-ntk), blasto·genic (-jnk) adj. |
blastogenesis [ˌblæstəʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) the theory that inherited characteristics are transmitted only by germ plasm See also pangenesis
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) asexual reproduction, esp budding
blastogenic , blastogenetic adj
blastogenesis
the theory that hereditary characteristics are transmitted by germ plasm. Cf. pangenesis. — blastogenetic, adj.
See also: Heredity
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| Noun | 1. | blastogenesis - asexual reproduction by budding agamogenesis, asexual reproduction - reproduction without the fusion of gametes |
| 2. | blastogenesis - theory that inherited characteristics are transmitted by germ plasm theory - a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena; "theories can incorporate facts and laws and tested hypotheses"; "true in fact and theory" |
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