Definitions

1. noun

A unit of heredity that is passed from one generation to the next and is responsible for the transmission of traits or characteristics from parents to offspring.

“The geneticist studied the gene responsible for the rare disease.”

2. noun

A characteristic or trait, especially one that is inherited.

“Her gene for being a good singer was inherited from her mother.”

3. noun

A segment of DNA that occupies a specific position on a chromosome and determines a particular characteristic or trait.

“The gene for eye color is located on the X chromosome.”

4. verb

To produce or acquire a gene, especially in the context of genetic engineering.

“The company gene-edited crops to make them more resistant to pests.”