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Vocabulary Entry
gene
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A unit of hereditary information that occupies a specific location on a chromosome.
Example Sentences
"Genes are responsible for the inherited characteristics of an organism."
"Scientists study genes to understand how traits are passed from parents to offspring."
"Mutations in genes can lead to genetic disorders."
V
verb
To produce or create something genetically.
Example Sentences
"Researchers aim to gene the crops for better resistance to disease."
"The team plans to gene the bacteria to enhance its ability to produce biofuels."
"By gene editing, they hope to eliminate certain hereditary conditions."