CEFR B2

gen

noun

Meaning

The basic physical and functional unit of heredity that carries information from parents to offspring.

Scientists are working to map the entire human genome, which is made up of many genes.
A gene is a segment of DNA that codes for a specific trait, like eye color.

Synonyms: factor, unit, determinant

noun

Pronunciation: /dʒɛn/

The basic physical and functional unit of heredity that carries information from parents to offspring.

Scientists are working to map the entire human genome, which is made up of many genes.
A gene is a segment of DNA that codes for a specific trait, like eye color.
Mutations in a gene can sometimes lead to diseases.

gene therapy (collocation): A medical treatment that aims to replace or fix faulty genes. — "Gene therapy offers hope for treating genetic disorders."
gene pool (collocation): The total number of genes in a population. — "Conservation efforts aim to preserve the genetic diversity of the gene pool."
gene editing (collocation): A technology that allows scientists to change an organism's DNA. — "CRISPR is a powerful tool for gene editing."

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