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lacking of lin-12
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "lacking of lin-12" is not correct in English.
The correct expression would typically be "lacking lin-12" without the preposition "of." Example: "The experiment showed that the organism was lacking lin-12, which affected its development."
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Alternative expressions(20)
lack of resources
absence of
deficient in
without
lack of
lacking of heterogeneity
lacking of imagination
lack of manpower
lacking of development
lacking of forage
insufficient personnel
Shortage of staff
lacking of empathy
lacking of confidence
lacking of blinding
lacking of tongue
lacking of regularity
shortage of staff
lacking of leadership
lacking of course
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1 human-written examples
Lacking of lin-12 expression in vm2 (vm2-) abolishes its capacity to rescue muscle arm defects (B ).
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Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
58 human-written examples
lin-12 (0) homozygotes were grown at 20° by picking a large number of lin-12 (0) hermaphrodites (lacking the balancer) and allowing them to establish a population from rare fertile individuals.
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I.e. LIN-28 levels appear higher because the population is developmentally younger rather than lack of LIN-28 cleavage by CED-3?
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Because this CED-3-cleavage-resistant LIN-28 mutation also causes a slight delay in development of ced-3 wild ced-3 wilds, itypeovides a strong piece of evidence that lack of LIN-28 cleavage by CED-3 is one of the causes of the delayed developmental progression.
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The genetic analysis of modulators of lin-12 activity involves combinations with different lin-12 alleles.
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Here, we describe two negative modulators of lin-12 activity.
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According to the proposed circuit, loss of mir-61 should decrease lin-12 activity; thus, we would expect that nDf59 might enhance phenotypes caused by lin-12(n676n930) at 25°C and suppress phenotypes of lin-12(n676n930) at 15°C.
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The possibility that nDf59 might affect a negative regulator of lin-12 activity arose when we examined the genetic interactions between nDf59 and lin-12(n676n930), a hypomorphic allele of lin-12 in which activity is compromised but not eliminated [10].
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Second, a lin-12 genomic fragment including 5 kb of upstream regulatory sequence and the entire coding region of lin-12 strongly rescued the muscle arm phenotype of lin-12 wy750) lin-12 wy750
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First, hecd-1 (ok1437 ), like sel ar584 ), is a recessive suppressor of the 0 AC- Egl defect of lin-12 (n302 ), a mutation that results in elevated lin-12 activity.
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Animals lacking the activity of both lin-12 and glp-1 arrest as L1 larvae due to defects in the excretory system and rectum, both derived from the AB lineage (Lambie and Kimble 1991).
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Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When describing a deficiency, use the construction "lack of + noun" or "adjective + in + noun". For instance, prefer "lack of lin-12" or "deficient in lin-12" over "lacking of lin-12".
Common error
Avoid using "of" after "lacking". The correct form is "lacking + noun", as in "lacking essential nutrients". The addition of "of" makes the phrase grammatically incorrect in most contexts.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "lacking of lin-12" functions as a descriptive phrase, attempting to specify a deficiency. However, Ludwig AI indicates that it's grammatically incorrect. The correct construction typically involves using "lack of" or simply "lacking" without the "of".
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
The query "lacking of lin-12" is generally considered grammatically incorrect. Ludwig AI and grammatical analysis suggest using "lack of lin-12", "deficient in lin-12", or simply "lacking lin-12" for correct usage. Although primarily found in scientific contexts, its incorrect grammar impacts its overall quality. Remember to avoid the unnecessary preposition "of" after "lacking" for clearer and more accurate scientific writing.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
lack of lin-12
A more common and grammatically sound construction.
absence of lin-12
Uses "absence" instead of "lacking", resulting in correct grammar.
deficient in lin-12
Uses "deficient" to describe the state of not having enough lin-12.
missing lin-12
Uses "missing" to indicate that lin-12 is not present.
lin-12 deficiency
Replaces the phrase with a noun form indicating a lack or shortage.
without lin-12
Expresses the absence of lin-12 in a concise manner.
lin-12 depletion
Indicates a reduction in the amount of lin-12.
insufficient lin-12
Highlights that the quantity of lin-12 is not adequate.
reduced lin-12
Implies lin-12 is present but at a lower level than normal.
low lin-12 levels
Focuses on the quantifiable amount of lin-12 being below the expected threshold.
FAQs
What is the correct way to say something is missing?
The correct way to indicate something is missing is to say "lack of + noun" or use the adjective "deficient" (deficient in something). So, instead of "lacking of resources", say "lack of resources" or "deficient in resources".
What are some alternatives to "lacking of"?
Instead of "lacking of", use phrases like "absence of", "deficient in", or simply "without" depending on the context.
Is "lacking of" grammatically correct?
No, "lacking of" is generally considered grammatically incorrect. The correct usage is simply "lacking" followed directly by the noun or using the construction "lack of".
How can I use "lacking" correctly in a sentence?
Use "lacking" directly before the noun it modifies: "The experiment was "lacking lin-12", which affected the results." Alternatively, use "lack of lin-12".
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Usage summary
Human-verified examples
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Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
81%
Authority and reliability
2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested