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O gene
This word refers to the unit of heredity. It is pronounced similarly to the English 'gene' but with a Portuguese 'g' sound (like the 's' in 'pleasure').
Examples in context
Identificaram o gene responsável pela cor.
They identified the gene responsible for the color.
A modificação de genes é um tema controverso.
Gene modification is a controversial topic.
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