Chimeric gene
New gene produced by the combined portions of multiple coding sequences / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Chimeric genes (literally, made of parts from different sources) form through the combination of portions of two or more coding sequences to produce new genes. These mutations are distinct from fusion genes which merge whole gene sequences into a single reading frame and often retain their original functions.