Gene
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British pronunciation/d‍ʒˈiːn/
American pronunciation/ˈdʒin/

"gene"的定义和意义

Gene
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基因, 遗传基因

(genetics) a basic unit of heredity and a sequence of nucleotides in DNA that is located on a chromosome in a cell and controls a particular quality
gene definition and meaning

What is a "gene"?

A gene is a segment of DNA that provides the instructions for making proteins, which are essential for the body's growth, development, and overall functioning. Genes influence traits such as eye color, blood type, and the likelihood of developing certain diseases. They are passed from parents to children and can affect how the body responds to environmental factors and treatments.

gene

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genetic

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genetic

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example
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The gene for brown eyes is dominant over the gene for blue eyes.
The gene for brown eyes is dominant over the gene for blue eyes.
An organism with one allele for brown eyes and one for blue eyes is a heterozygote for the eye color gene.
Mitochondrial diseases can result from mutations in genes within the mitochondrial DNA.
Abnormal expression of certain genes can lead to the development of cancer.
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