Meaning of the word genes in English

What does genes mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

genes

US /dʒiːnz/
UK /dʒiːnz/

Plural Noun

units of heredity which are transferred from a parent to offspring and are held to determine some characteristic of the offspring

Example:
Eye color is determined by several genes.
Some diseases are linked to faulty genes.