Pertaining to genetic copies
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Pertaining to genetic copies (6)
Answer
The answer to Pertaining to genetic copies is Clonal (6 letters).
Why does Clonal fit this clue?
This is a direct definition clue where 'Pertaining to genetic copies' points to CLONAL, an adjective describing anything related to clones. Clonal refers to organisms, cells, or populations that are genetically identical copies derived from a single ancestor through asexual reproduction. The term comes from the Greek word 'klon,' meaning twig or branch, reflecting how clones branch off from their parent while maintaining identical genetic material. In biology, clonal populations are common in bacteria, some plants, and laboratory cell cultures.
What does Pertaining to genetic copies mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
pertaining
verb
•relating to or concerning
genetic
adjective
•relating to genes or heredity
copies
noun
•identical reproductions or duplicates
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 8-down in the New York Times Daily on March 29, 2026, by Michael and Oliver Schlossberg, edited by Will Shortz. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Clonal mean?
adjective
•Relating to, or created by asexual reproduction (cloning)
•That lives with others of the same kind
Origin of the word Clonal
•origin: Greek word 'klon' meaning 'twig' or 'branch'
•period: early 20th century
The term was first coined in 1903 by botanist Herbert J. Webber to describe plants propagated from a single individual through asexual reproduction, like taking cuttings from a branch.
How to use Clonal in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Clonal.
•“The clonal population of bacteria showed identical genetic markers, confirming they were all copies derived from a single parent cell.”
•“Researchers studied the clonal expansion of immune cells to understand how the body responds to specific pathogens.”
•“The garden's clonal apple trees were all propagated from the same rootstock, ensuring uniform fruit quality across the orchard.”
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- The answer has 6 letters: Clonal.
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