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noun
genetics A segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain; it can include regions preceding and following the coding DNA as well as introns between the exons; it is considered a unit of heredity.
synonyms: factor, gene.
is a specific kind of: sequence.
is a broader term that covers: dominant gene | allele, allelomorph | genetic marker | homeotic gene | lethal gene | linkage group, linked genes | modifier, modifier gene | mutant gene | nonallele | operator gene | oncogene, transforming gene | polygene | proto-oncogene | recessive gene | regulator gene, regulatory gene | repressor gene | structural gene | suppresser, suppresser gene, suppressor, suppressor gene | transgene | X-linked gene | holandric gene, Y-linked gene ... show more.
is a part of: chromosome | deoxyribonucleic acid, desoxyribonucleic acid, DNA.
domain category: genetic science, genetics | molecular biology.
derivation: genetic, genetical | genetic, genetical, genic.
Dutch: erfelijkheidsdrager, erffactor, genPolish: gen
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