gene in Japanese
gene in Japanese is 遺伝子 — gene means a segment of DNA that carries the instructions for a particular inherited trait.
gene in Japanese
遺伝子
Pronounced: idenshi
(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?
-
noun A segment of DNA that carries the instructions for a particular inherited trait.
"A single gene determines eye color in simplified models."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Japanese.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Japanese meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Japanese
gene in a sentence
- A single gene determines eye color in simplified models.
- Scientists identified the gene linked to the disease.
Common Japanese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "gene" in Japanese?
"gene" in Japanese is 遺伝子. gene means: A segment of DNA that carries the instructions for a particular inherited trait.
How do you pronounce 遺伝子?
"gene" in Japanese is 遺伝子, pronounced "idenshi".
How do you use "gene" in a sentence?
Example: "A single gene determines eye color in simplified models." In Japanese, "gene" is 遺伝子.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
