gene
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.
Ejemplos
3 de 5I think I inherited the 'early riser' gene from my mother.
I believe I received the hereditary trait for waking up early from my mother.
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.
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.
Antónimos
Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
Remember that Gene starts with G like 'Generation'—it is what you pass down to the next generation.
Quiz rápido
Scientists are trying to determine which ____ is responsible for the plant's resistance to cold weather.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: gene
Ejemplos
I think I inherited the 'early riser' gene from my mother.
everydayI believe I received the hereditary trait for waking up early from my mother.
The scientists have successfully mapped the specific gene associated with this rare disorder.
formalResearchers have identified the DNA sequence linked to this uncommon medical condition.
Athleticism is definitely in his genes; both his parents were Olympians.
informalPhysical talent is a natural part of his biological makeup because his parents were elite athletes.
Expression of this particular gene is regulated by environmental factors during early development.
academicThe way this specific hereditary unit functions is controlled by the environment during the initial stages of growth.
The pharmaceutical firm is patenting a new gene-editing technique to treat chronic illnesses.
businessThe drug company is legally protecting a method for modifying DNA sequences to cure long-term diseases.
Antónimos
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
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
Se confunde a menudo con
Jeans are denim trousers, whereas genes are units of heredity; they are homophones.
A genus is a rank in biological classification above species, while a gene is a molecular unit of DNA.
Notas de uso
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.
Errores comunes
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'.
Truco para recordar
Remember that Gene starts with G like 'Generation'—it is what you pass down to the next generation.
Origen de la palabra
Coined in 1909 by Danish botanist Wilhelm Johannsen from the Greek word 'genos' meaning 'birth' or 'origin'.
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
The concept of 'genes' is central to the Western 'nature versus nurture' debate regarding how much of human behavior is biological.
Quiz rápido
Scientists are trying to determine which ____ is responsible for the plant's resistance to cold weather.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: gene
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