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