B2 noun Neutral

gene

/dʒiːn/

A gene is a basic unit of heredity in a living organism that carries information from one generation to the next. It consists of a specific sequence of DNA that determines particular characteristics or traits, such as eye color or height.

Beispiele

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1

I think I inherited the 'early riser' gene from my mother.

I believe I received the hereditary trait for waking up early from my mother.

2

The scientists have successfully mapped the specific gene associated with this rare disorder.

Researchers have identified the DNA sequence linked to this uncommon medical condition.

3

Athleticism is definitely in his genes; both his parents were Olympians.

Physical talent is a natural part of his biological makeup because his parents were elite athletes.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
gene
Adverb
genetically
Adjektiv
genetic
Verwandt
genetics
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Merkhilfe

Remember that Gene starts with G like 'Generation'—it is what you pass down to the next generation.

Schnelles Quiz

Scientists are trying to determine which ____ is responsible for the plant's resistance to cold weather.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: gene

Beispiele

1

I think I inherited the 'early riser' gene from my mother.

everyday

I believe I received the hereditary trait for waking up early from my mother.

2

The scientists have successfully mapped the specific gene associated with this rare disorder.

formal

Researchers have identified the DNA sequence linked to this uncommon medical condition.

3

Athleticism is definitely in his genes; both his parents were Olympians.

informal

Physical talent is a natural part of his biological makeup because his parents were elite athletes.

4

Expression of this particular gene is regulated by environmental factors during early development.

academic

The way this specific hereditary unit functions is controlled by the environment during the initial stages of growth.

5

The pharmaceutical firm is patenting a new gene-editing technique to treat chronic illnesses.

business

The drug company is legally protecting a method for modifying DNA sequences to cure long-term diseases.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
gene
Adverb
genetically
Adjektiv
genetic
Verwandt
genetics

Häufige Kollokationen

recessive gene a gene that is only expressed when two copies are present
dominant gene a gene that expresses its trait even if only one copy is present
gene therapy medical treatment involving the alteration of a patient's DNA
gene pool the stock of different genes in an interbreeding population
defective gene a gene that does not function correctly and may cause disease

Häufige Phrasen

it's in the genes

used to say a trait or ability is natural or inherited

jump the gene pool

to deviate significantly from family traits (humorous/slang)

gene editing

the process of making precise changes to DNA

Wird oft verwechselt mit

gene vs jeans

Jeans are denim trousers, whereas genes are units of heredity; they are homophones.

gene vs genus

A genus is a rank in biological classification above species, while a gene is a molecular unit of DNA.

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Nutzungshinweise

The word 'gene' is often used metaphorically in daily life to describe personality traits, but in scientific contexts, it refers strictly to the biological instructions for building proteins.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use 'genetics' (the field of study) when they actually mean 'gene' (the physical unit). For example, saying 'I have a good genetics' instead of 'I have good genes'.

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Merkhilfe

Remember that Gene starts with G like 'Generation'—it is what you pass down to the next generation.

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Wortherkunft

Coined in 1909 by Danish botanist Wilhelm Johannsen from the Greek word 'genos' meaning 'birth' or 'origin'.

Grammatikmuster

countable noun plural: genes often used as a noun adjunct (e.g., gene sequencing)
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Kultureller Kontext

The concept of 'genes' is central to the Western 'nature versus nurture' debate regarding how much of human behavior is biological.

Schnelles Quiz

Scientists are trying to determine which ____ is responsible for the plant's resistance to cold weather.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: gene

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