gene

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Definitions

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

Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Pronunciation

/dʒˈiːn/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

Word forms

plural genes

Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.

Synonyms

(genetics) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain

cistron factor

Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

Rhymes

mean seen between clean scene machine queen green dean screen jean routine fifteen marine christine halloween

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Crossword clues

“Auto racing player from Spain” wd-fact-v3

Anagrams

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Words you can make from GENE

gee gene en ne gen nee eng ee een neg

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