undermodification

Noun

1. Insufficient modification.
   • The method is based on the fact that RNA with specific undermodifications accumulates under nonpermissive growth conditions and that such a defect can be detected by remodification either in vivo at permissive...
   • The possibility that undermodification of A-37 in tRNA may further affect metabolism through frameshifting events might also be considered. - 1999, J. J. Bullen, E. Griffiths, Iron and Infection: Molecular,...
   • If the grain is embedded with the ventral side up in the plastic, a shallow grinding will suggest undermodification, whereas a heavier shaving will register overmodification. - 2006, Michael J. Lewis, Charles W....