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遺伝子 — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • gene noun A segment of DNA that carries the instructions for a particular inherited trait.

Senses

遺伝子 is used for these senses in English:

  • gene (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.
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