gene
noun
UK/dʒiːn/
US/dʒiːn/
Definitions of gene noun
- C1Countable(可數名詞)
A segment of DNA within a cell that governs the physical development, behavior, and other characteristics of an individual plant or animal, passed down from parents.
基因
Scientists are studying how this gene influences the progression of the disease.
科學家正在研究這個基因如何影響疾病的進展。
Researchers have successfully identified specific genes linked to hypertension.
研究人員已成功識別出與高血壓相關的特定基因。
Her family's genetic history suggests that this gene mutation may be passed down in her family.
她的家族遺傳史表明，這個基因突變可能會在她的家族中遺傳。