undermodification

English

Etymology

under- +‎ modification

Noun

undermodification (countable and uncountable, plural undermodifications)

1. Insufficient modification.
   • 1978, Genetics Abstracts - Volume 10, Issues 4-6, page 18:

     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 conditions or in vitro.

   • 1999, J. J. Bullen, E. Griffiths, Iron and Infection: Molecular, Physiological and Clinical Aspects:

     The possibility that undermodification of A-37 in tRNA may further affect metabolism through frameshifting events might also be considered.

   • 2006, Michael J. Lewis, Charles W. Bamforth, Essays in Brewing Science, →ISBN, page 95:

     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.