gene — a unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to offspring and determines some characteristics
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to offspring and determines some characteristics
Pronunciation (IPA): /dʒiːn/
Korean meaning: 유전자, 부모로부터 자손에게 전달되어 특성을 결정하는 유전 단위
Korean pronunciation: 진 (강세: 진)
Example Sentences
- My mom's 'shopping gene' is definitely dominant in our family tree!
- Scientists are studying genes to understand genetic diseases.
- I must have inherited the 'can't-wake-up-early' gene from both parents.
gene
NOUN//dʒiːn//
a unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to offspring and determines some characteristics
The gene for eye color was passed from parent to child.
Scientists discovered a gene linked to a rare characteristic.
A gene can't be seen, but its effects are passed between generations.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From German 'Gen,' coined by Wilhelm Johannsen in 1909, derived from Greek 'genesis' meaning 'origin' or 'generation.' The term was created to describe the fundamental unit of heredity.
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📝Examples
“My mom's 'shopping gene' is definitely dominant in our family tree!”
“Scientists are studying genes to understand genetic diseases.”
“I must have inherited the 'can't-wake-up-early' gene from both parents.”
“Gene editing technology has advanced rapidly in recent years.”
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