gene

英 [dʒiːn]

美 [dʒiːn]

n.  基因

复数：genes　

CET4考研IELTSGRETEM8化学

Collins.3 / BNC.2150 / COCA.2287

习惯用语

n.

be in the genes
• 基因使然；是遗传的
  to be a quality that your parents have passed on to you
• I've always enjoyed music─it's in the genes.
  我向来喜欢音乐，这是拜父母所赐。

牛津词典

noun

• 基因
  a unit inside a cell which controls a particular quality in a living thing that has been passed on from its parents
  1. a dominant/recessive gene
     显性 / 隐性基因
  2. genes that code for the colour of the eyes
     为眼睛的颜色编码的基因

柯林斯词典

• 基因
  Ageneis the part of a cell in a living thing which controls its physical characteristics, growth, and development.

英英释义

noun

• (genetics) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain
  1. genes were formerly called factors
  Synonym:cistronfactor

双语例句

• A 2010 study found gene sequences in the skin of cuttlefish similar to those in the eye's retina.
  2010年的一项研究在乌贼的皮肤中发现了类似眼睛视网膜的基因序列。
• Future could include gene therapy, MMP regulators and inhibitors, PDT.
  将来可能包括基因治疗，MMP调节剂和抑制剂，PDT。
• He found evidence of mutated forms of the gene.
  他找到了该基因出现了变异形式的证据。
• The scientists want to locate the position of the gene on a chromosome
  科学家们希望找出该基因在染色体中的位置。
• We can use genetic engineering techniques to isolate the gene that is responsible
  我们可以使用基因工程技术把相关基因分离出来。
• If the gene is present, a human embryo will go on to develop as a male.
  如果这种基因存在，人类胚胎就会发育为男性。
• But to simplify their research, the Duke researchers chose to study the gene's effects in zebrafish.
  但为了简化他们的研究，杜克大学研究人员研究这种基因在斑马鱼身上的影响。
• The objective was to explore the relationship between polymorphism of the calcitonin receptor gene and BMD in postmenopausal women in anhui.
  为此，本研究特探讨降钙素受体基因多态性与安徽地区绝经后妇女bmd的关系。
• The gene is only part of the causation of illness.
  基因只是致病的部分原因。
• This hereditary unit comprises a single complementation group, or in other words a single gene.
  这个遗传单位由一个互补群，也就是一个基因所组成。