Gen (en. Gene)

/xen/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Unit of hereditary information in living organisms.

The gene responsible for eye color is located on chromosome 15.

El gen responsable del color de ojos se encuentra en el cromosoma 15.

Segment of DNA that encodes a protein or a specific function.

Scientists have identified several genes related to genetic diseases.

Los científicos han identificado varios genes relacionados con enfermedades genéticas.

Elements that influence the physical characteristics and behaviors of an organism.

Genes play an important role in determining personality.

Los genes juegan un papel importante en la determinación de la personalidad.

From the Greek term 'genes', meaning 'origin' or 'production'.

genetic program

Set of hereditary information that defines the characteristics of an organism.

programa genético

genotype

Set of genes that an individual carries.

genotipo

phenotype

Set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of the genotype with the environment.

fenotipo

DNA

Molecule that contains the genetic information of organisms.

ADN

chromosome

Structure that contains DNA and proteins in eukaryotic cells.

cromosoma

inheritance

Transmission of genetic characteristics from parents to children.

herencia

Great, something very good.

This concept is awesome.

Este concepto es gen.

A very competent or talented person.

That boy is a whiz in mathematics.

Ese chico es un gen en matemáticas.