Strain (biology)
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- Strain is also a physical quantity term.
In biology, Strain can be used two ways.
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Microbiology/Virology
A strain is a genetic variant or subtype of a virus or bacterium, or an inbred line of a higher organism. For example, a "flu strain" is a certain biological form of the influenza or "flu" virus.
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Biology/Botany
A strain is a group of plants with similar (but not identical) appearance and/or properties. Sometimes incorrectly used as a synonym for variety. Strains are similar to groups.
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