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There is 1 meaning of the word
Genes.
Genes - as a noun
(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
Example: "Genes were formerly called factors"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cistron9factor11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sequence19Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
dominant geneallele6allelomorph18genetic marker
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homeotic genelethal genelinkage grouplinked genesmodifier14modifier genemutant genenonalleleoperator geneoncogene11transforming genepolygene14proto-oncogenerecessive generegulator generegulatory generepressor genestructural genesuppresser14suppresser genesuppressor14suppressor genetransgene10x-linked geneholandric geney-linked geneepistatic gene
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Example Sentences
"Our genes determine our unique physical characteristics."
"She inherited her blue eyes from her grandmother's genes."
"Certain genes are responsible for increasing the risk of certain diseases."
"The study aims to identify the specific genes associated with autism."
"Genetic counseling helps individuals understand their inherited genes."
Word Game Points
Is GENES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, genes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
GENES has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.
Is GENES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, genes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordGENES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is GENES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, genes is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordGENES has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
