gene in Chinese
gene in Chinese is 基因 — gene means a segment of DNA that carries the instructions for a particular inherited trait.
gene in Chinese
基因
Pronounced: jī yīn
(genetics) A theoretical unit of heredity of living organisms which may take several values and (in principle) predetermines a precise trait of an organism's form (phenotype), such as hair color.
What does "gene" mean?
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noun A segment of DNA that carries the instructions for a particular inherited trait.
"A single gene determines eye color in simplified models."
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gene in a sentence
- A single gene determines eye color in simplified models.
- Scientists identified the gene linked to the disease.
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What is "gene" in Chinese?
"gene" in Chinese is 基因. gene means: A segment of DNA that carries the instructions for a particular inherited trait.
How do you pronounce 基因?
"gene" in Chinese is 基因, pronounced "jī yīn".
How do you use "gene" in a sentence?
Example: "A single gene determines eye color in simplified models." In Chinese, "gene" is 基因.
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