'gene' in a sentence
Learn how to use 'gene' with 5 example sentences.
- gene noun
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: (genetics) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain; it can include regions preceding and following the coding DNA as well as introns between the exons; it is considered a unit of heredity
Without the random mutation of genes there would be no evolution.
We inherit our genes from our parents.
The function of most genes remains a mystery.
Some diseases are caused by a defective gene.
If you could choose the genes for your children, would you?