Synonyms for
Gene
Definition
A gene is a section of DNA that carries information about a specific trait, like eye color or height.
Synonyms & similar words
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Common collocations
- gene therapy
- gene expression
- gene editing
- gene pool
- gene sequence
- gene mutation
- gene cloning
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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.
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Example sentences
- The gene for blue eyes is dominant over the gene for brown eyes.
- My grandfather passed down his love for gardening through his genes.
- A mutation in a gene can cause a genetic disorder.
- Some people have a gene that makes them more prone to getting cavities.
- 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