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gene

/d͡ʒiːn/noun1 syllable

Gene means: (genetics) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain; it can include regions preceding and following the coding DNA as well as introns between the exons; it is considered a unit of heredity.

Synonyms for gene2

noun, as in (genetics) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain; it can include regions preceding and following the coding DNA as well as introns between the exons; it is considered a unit of heredity

cistron, factor

What does gene mean?1

noun

1

(genetics) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain; it can include regions preceding and following the coding DNA as well as introns between the exons; it is considered a unit of heredity“genes were formerly called factors”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with gene?50

three syllables

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Gene in a sentence

  • In ethical terms, a great many people are opposed to gene therapy.unknown
  • As expected, expression of the gene was significantly reduced.marcelostockle
  • If you could choose the genes for your children, would you?Source_VOA
  • If you could choose your child's genes, would you?DJ_Saidez
  • Individual genes specify individual functions, but the relationship between genes enables physiology.carlosalberto
  • DNA is a complex chemical that makes up a gene.unknown
  • A great many people were opposed to gene therapy in terms of ethics.unknown
  • Some diseases are caused by a defective gene.Source_VOA

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Forms of gene

as a noun

plural
genes