Definitions

1. noun

A single large gene that controls a specific character and consists of multiple alleles, often found in plants and some animals, especially those with heterogametic sex determination.

“The discovery of the supergene was a significant breakthrough in understanding the genetics of wheat development.”

2. noun

A large segment of a chromosome that contains multiple genes and is involved in the regulation of a particular trait.

“Researchers studied the supergene to determine its role in the evolution of resistance to a particular disease.”