expressed
Expressed (adjective) means put into words, or, in biology, produced from a gene as a protein. Example: “This gene is only expressed in certain cell types.”
How to Use Expressed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStated openly, or, in genetics, actively turned into a protein.
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This gene is only _____ in certain cell types.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “expressed” mean?
The word “expressed” means put into words, or, in biology, produced from a gene as a protein. In plain terms, stated openly, or, in genetics, actively turned into a protein.
How do you pronounce “expressed”?
“Expressed” is pronounced ihk-SPREHST (/ɪkˈspɹɛst/ in IPA).
How do you use “expressed” in a sentence?
Here is “expressed” used in a sentence: “This gene is only expressed in certain cell types.”
What part of speech is “expressed”?
“Expressed” is an adjective.
Is “expressed” a common word?
“Expressed” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What does "expressed" mean?
Expressed generally means clearly put into words or otherwise made known — an expressed wish or expressed concern is one stated openly, not merely hinted at. In biology it has a separate meaning: a gene is described as expressed when the cell uses it to produce a protein.
What is the difference between expressed and implied?
Something expressed is stated directly and openly, leaving no doubt about the meaning. Something implied is suggested indirectly, understood from context rather than said outright. An expressed agreement is spoken or written; an implied one is inferred from behaviour. The contrast is directness versus suggestion.
What does gene expression mean in biology?
In biology, a gene is expressed when its information is used to build a working product, usually a protein. This process, called gene expression, turns the instructions stored in DNA into the molecules that carry out functions in a cell. Not all genes are expressed at once; cells switch them on and off.