Gene
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noun


(1)   (genetics) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain; it can include regions preceding and following the coding DNA as well as introns between the exons; it is considered a unit of heredity
"Genes were formerly called factors"
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Proper noun



  1. A diminutive of Eugene, also used as a formal male given name.
 
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