gene in German
gene in German is Gen — gene means a segment of DNA that carries the instructions for a particular inherited trait.
gene in German
Gen
(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 German?
"gene" in German is Gen. gene means: A segment of DNA that carries the instructions for a particular inherited trait.
How do you use "gene" in a sentence?
Example: "A single gene determines eye color in simplified models." In German, "gene" is Gen.
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