Gene: meaning, definitions and examples

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gene

 

[ dส’iหn ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

genetic material

A gene is a unit of heredity that is passed down from parents to offspring. Genes are made up of DNA and determine specific traits or characteristics of an organism.

Synonyms

DNA segment, genetic code, hereditary unit

Examples of usage

  • The gene for eye color is located on chromosome 15.
  • Mutations in the gene can lead to genetic disorders.
  • Genes play a crucial role in determining an individual's physical appearance.
Context #2 | Noun

biology

A gene can also refer to a specific sequence of nucleotides in DNA or RNA that codes for a protein or functional RNA molecule.

Synonyms

genetic sequence, nucleotide sequence

Examples of usage

  • The gene sequence was found to be responsible for the production of insulin.
  • Scientists are studying the function of this gene in cellular processes.
Context #3 | Verb

informal

To gene is to undergo genetic testing or analysis to determine one's genetic makeup or predisposition to certain traits or diseases.

Synonyms

DNA analysis, genetic testing

Examples of usage

  • She decided to gene for potential health risks.
  • The company offers genetic testing for those interested in gening.

Translations

Translations of the word "gene" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gene

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅ€เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gen

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gen

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้บไผๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gรจne

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gen

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ ์ „์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gen

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ gรฉn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŸบๅ› 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ”แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gen

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gen

Etymology

The term 'gene' was first coined by Danish botanist Wilhelm Johannsen in 1909 to describe the basic unit of heredity. Over the years, the field of genetics has made significant advancements in understanding how genes function and contribute to the traits of living organisms. The discovery of DNA as the genetic material in the 1950s by Watson and Crick revolutionized the study of genes. Today, genes play a central role in fields such as biotechnology, medicine, and evolutionary biology.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,325, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.