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[()·でん()·()]
idenshi
noun, noun or verb acting prenominally, no adjective

English Meaning(s) for 遺伝子

noun
  1. gene
noun or verb acting prenominally, no adjective
  1. genetic

Definition and Synonyms for 遺伝子

Gene a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain
Synonyms: ゲン, ジーン, シストロン, 因子, 遺伝因子, 遺伝子
Gene it can include regions preceding and following the coding DNA as well as introns between the exons
Synonyms: ゲン, ジーン, シストロン, 因子, 遺伝因子, 遺伝子
Gene it is considered a unit of heredity
Synonyms: ゲン, ジーン, シストロン, 因子, 遺伝因子, 遺伝子

Meanings for each kanji in 遺伝子

» bequeath; leave behind; reserve
» transmit; go along; walk along; follow; report; communicate; legend; tradition
» child; sign of the rat; 11PM-1AM; first sign of Chinese zodiac

Categories 遺伝子 is a member of

Sequence serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern
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Sample Sentences for 遺伝子

DNA is a complex chemical that makes up a gene.
All of these abilities are passed on to us by genetic transmission; we receive them by way of the genes that we inherit from our parents.
Do you think it's dangerous to eat genetically modified food?
In ethical terms, a great many people are opposed to gene therapy.
Some diseases are caused by a defective gene.

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