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gene

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gene /dʒiːn/ ●●○ S3 W3 noun [countableC]  
HBa part of a cell in a living thing that controls what it looks like, how it grows, and how it develops. People get their genes from their parents. 基因 genetic
 human genes
人类基因
 the genes that regulate cell division
控制细胞分裂的基因
nCOLLOCATIONS
adjectives
a dominant gene (=a gene that has its effect when there is only one copy of it)
The disease occurs when a child inherits a single dominant gene from a parent with the disease.
a recessive gene (=a gene that has its effect only when there are two copies of it)
The gene for blue eyes is recessive.
a defective/faulty gene (=a gene that does not work properly)
The disease is caused by a defective gene.
a human gene
The actual number of human genes is still in dispute.
verbs
have a gene
Identical twins have the same genes.
carry a gene (=have a gene that causes a medical condition which you can pass on to your children)
Some women carry a gene which makes them more likely to develop breast cancer.
pass on a gene (=pass a gene to your children)
All animals try to maximize their chances of passing on their genes to the next generation.
inherit a gene (=get a gene from your parents)
Children who inherit the defective gene seem normal at birth apart from a deformity of the toe.
identify/discover a gene (=find a particular gene which is responsible for something)
Scientists have identified a gene which seems to protect Chinese people from some types of cancer.
gene + NOUN
the gene pool (=all the genes in a particular species)
It is hoped that these new wolves will mate with the native population and increase the wolves' gene pool.
gene therapy (=using genes to treat diseases)
Scientists have successfully treated the disease using gene therapy.
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Origin gene
(1900-2000) German gen, from Greek genos birth, kind
gene nounn COLLOCATIONS1
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