genes
The word “genes” has 1 syllable: genes
It's pronounced as /dʒiːnz/
What is synonym and antonym for genes?
In the thesaurus, “genes” has 8 synonyms and 4 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for genes along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for genes
- alleles
- chromosomes
- dns
- genetics
- genome
- genotype
- hereditary material
- heredity
Antonyms for genes
- acquired traits
- adoption
- culture
- environment
Meanings of genes
- noun
- A theoretical unit of heredity of living organisms; a gene may take several values and in principle predetermines a precise trait of an organism's form (phenotype), such as hair color.
- A segment of DNA or RNA from a cell's or an organism's genome, that may take several forms and thus parameterizes a phenomenon, in general the structure of a protein; locus.
Example Sentences
- Scientists discovered new genes linked to the disease.
- Her blue eyes are a result of dominant genes.
- The study focused on how genes affect behavior.
- Certain genes are responsible for hair color.
- They used CRISPR technology to edit the genes.
On this page you'll find 12 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to genes, such as: acquired traits, adoption, alleles, chromosomes, culture, dns, environment.
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