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Gene
A unit of heredity passed from parent to offspring. Common adjectives used with gene include 'recessive', 'dominant', and 'defective'.
Examples in context
Scientists identified the gene responsible for the color.
Scientists identified the gene responsible for the color.
Blue eyes are caused by a specific gene.
Blue eyes are caused by a specific gene.
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