gene

simple noun25 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.4

A gene that produces a particular characteristic in a person, even if only one of a pair is of this type.

A gene that produces a particular characteristic only when a person has two of this type.

A gene belonging to a person.

A gene that has undergone a change or mutation.

A gene that has a flaw or imperfection.

A gene that is not standard or typical.

The treatment of disease by replacing or altering defective genes.

The total collection of genes in a specific population.

The specific order of nucleotides in a gene.

A change in the structure of a gene.

A flaw or fault within a gene.

The gene regulates or directs a process or development.

The gene is the cause of a particular trait or condition.

The gene directly results in a particular outcome.

The gene has an impact or influence on something.

The gene has a non-deterministic effect on something.

The gene undergoes a sudden change in its structure.

The gene changes gradually over generations.

Used to specify what the gene determines, e.g., a trait or a disease.

To possess a gene that may or may not be expressed.

To possess a gene.

To transmit a gene to offspring.

To receive a gene from one's parents.

To find or recognize a specific gene.

To determine the position of a gene on a chromosome.