Synonyms for

Gene

Verb / dʒi:n / Another word for gene — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A gene is a section of DNA that carries information about a specific trait, like eye color or height.

Synonyms & similar words

cistron factor chromosome DNA heredity allele trait genotype phenotype

Synonyms by register

Formal

hereditary factor genetic factor determinant

Common collocations

  • gene therapy
  • gene expression
  • gene editing
  • gene pool
  • gene sequence
  • gene mutation
  • gene cloning

Word family

noun gene
adjective genetic

Usage note

A gene is a unit of heredity transferred from a parent to offspring. It is a segment of DNA that codes for a functional product.

Example sentences

  1. The gene for blue eyes is dominant over the gene for brown eyes.
  2. My grandfather passed down his love for gardening through his genes.
  3. A mutation in a gene can cause a genetic disorder.
  4. Some people have a gene that makes them more prone to getting cavities.
  5. Scientists are working to identify the genes responsible for certain diseases.

Quotes

  • Genes are not destiny; they are predispositions. - David Suzuki
  • The gene is a unit of biological information that underlies inheritance... - Eric Kandel
  • Genes are like the story, and DNA is the language that the story is written in. - Sam Kean

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