An approach used in genetic analysis in which a known sequence of DNA is mutated with a view to examining the effects of such a mutation on gene function and resulting phenotype; frequently contrasted with classical genetics.
Origin
1980s.
Definition of reverse genetics in US English:
reverse genetics
noun
An approach used in genetic analysis in which a known sequence of DNA is mutated with a view to examining the effects of such a mutation on gene function and resulting phenotype; frequently contrasted with classical genetics.