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gene

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /dʒiːn/

Forms: genes

gene means: An instruction inside a living thing that helps control how its body grows and works.

noun

BIOLOGICAL INSTRUCTIONB2

An instruction inside a living thing that helps control how its body grows and works.

  • We inherit genes from our parents.
  • A faulty gene can cause this disease.
  • Which genes help the body fight infections?

How to use it: a gene for something (Researchers found a gene for a particular protein.)

Common phrases: carry a gene, gene for something, faulty gene, gene sequence

HEREDITY UNITC1

A unit passed from parents to young that influences a particular feature, such as eye colour.

  • A recessive gene can remain hidden for generations.
  • Each parent passes on genes to their children.
  • The model links one gene to each inherited trait.

Similar words: hereditary unit

Common phrases: dominant gene, recessive gene, gene inheritance

Questions about gene

What does gene mean?

An instruction inside a living thing that helps control how its body grows and works.

What is gene in other languages?

Türkçe: gen · Español: gen · Français: gène · Deutsch: Gen · Italiano: gene · 日本語: 遺伝子

How do you pronounce gene?

It is pronounced /dʒiːn/.

How do you use gene in a sentence?

We inherit genes from our parents. A faulty gene can cause this disease.

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