gene

IPA: dʒˈin

(genetics) A theoretical unit of heredity of living organisms; a gene may take several values and in principle predetermines a precise trait of an organism's form (phenotype), such as hair color.
(molecular biology) A segment of DNA or RNA from a cell's or an organism's genome, that may take several forms and thus parameterizes a phenomenon, in general the structure of a protein; locus.
A diminutive of Eugene, also used as a formal male given name.

Examples of "gene" in Sentences

$found = 1; last; die "Did not find gene $gene in $root. txt" unless $found = 1;
Amir Karimuddin: @gene Thanks for your confirmation. gene: @Amir i double checked, the sh1810c is chinese market model, sh810c is japanese model, not a big issue though:)