Gene

Word GENE
Character 4
Hyphenation N/A
Pronunciations /dʒiːn/

Definitions and meanings of "Gene"

What do we mean by gene?

A hereditary unit consisting of a sequence of DNA that occupies a specific location on a chromosome and is transcribed into an RNA molecule that may function directly or be translated into an amino acid chain. Genes undergo mutation when their DNA sequences change. noun

A unit of heredity; a segment of DNA or RNA that is transmitted from one generation to the next, and that carries genetic information such as the sequence of amino acids for a protein. noun

A theoretical unit of heredity of living organisms; a gene may take several values and in principle predetermines a precise trait of an organism's form (phenotype), such as hair color.

A segment of DNA or RNA from a cell's or an organism's genome, that may take several forms and thus parameterizes a phenomenon, in general the structure of a protein; locus.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Gene

The word "gene" in example sentences

$found = 1; last; die "Did not find gene $gene in $root. txt" unless $found = 1; ❋ Alex Kreibich (2009)

Amir Karimuddin: @gene Thanks for your confirmation. gene: @Amir i double checked, the sh1810c is chinese market model, sh810c is japanese model, not a big issue though:) ❋ Unknown (2009)

Children who inherit the sickle cell gene (S) from one parent and another abnormal hemoglobin gene from the other parent may have different types of sickle cell disease. ❋ Unknown (2006)

People with any other type of sickle cell disease have inherited the S gene from one parent and another abnormal hemoglobin gene from the other parent. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Weber (2005) examines the evolution of the gene concept by tracing changes in the reference of the term gene through the history of genetics. ❋ Waters, Ken (2007)

Of course, philosophers do not deny that biologists use the term gene, but many philosophers believe gene is a dummy term, a placeholder for many different concepts. ❋ Waters, Ken (2007)

In fact, philosophers have often been frustrated by the tendency of biologists to define and use the term gene in a number of contradictory ways in one and the same textbook. ❋ Waters, Ken (2007)

Gene skeptics such as Burian, Portin, and Fogle claim that the term gene has outlived its usefulness. ❋ Waters, Ken (2007)

If the globin gene is damaged (marked by an arrow) it may, for example, lead to the formation of a larger than normal exon during splicing (B), or to the formation of a completely new exon (C). ❋ Unknown (1993)

A normal beta-globin gene is presented in A, and two mutated genes that result in beta-thalassemia are shown in B and C. Arrows mark the position of point mutations. ❋ Unknown (1993)

I also love everyone who has replied to you … My Luke has deletions 51-55 although the rest of the gene is there that is a pretty big gaping whole. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Disabling, or knocking out, a gene is a two-step process. ❋ Unknown (2007)

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