A part of the cell that determines hereditary traits.
A DNA region that corresponds to a single protein, a set of alternately spliced protein isoforms, or an RNA. The sequence of a gene consists of the entire functional unit and includes noncoding regulatory sequences and introns, as well as coding regions
Basic functional unit of heredity, which contains all inherited material passed from biological parents to children. (42)
unit of inheritance (DNA), carried on chromosomes.
Region of DNA that controls a discrete hereditary characteristic, usually corresponding to a single protein or RNA. This definition includes the entire functional unit, encompassing coding DNA sequences, noncoding regulatory DNA sequences, and introns.
The main unit of heredity. Each chromosome carries hundreds of genes. Genes decide body traits like eye and hair color, height, facial features, and many health problems. CF is caused by an alteration, or mutation, of a gene. A child inherits CF when two CF genes are received, one from each parent.
Sequence of DNA within chromosomes which code for the production of proteins.
Two different subtleties to the definitions, depending on whether you are refering to prokaryotic or eukaryotic genes! In both cases it is a unit of heredity, however in eukaryotes this unit may include both the protein coding region, and RNA coding region of a DNA sequence. In prokaryotes, a gene is refers only to the protein coding region, because multiple genes may be expressed from a single RNA molecule (an operon).
A unit of inheritance located on a chromosome.
the basic unit of heredity transmitted from generation to generation; the part of the DNA molecule that encodes a single enzyme or structural protein unit.
a unit of heredity; a sequence of DNA containing biologically useful information
A hereditary unit consisting of a DNA sequence that occupies a specific location on a chromosome and determines a particular characteristic in an organism. Genes undergo mutation when their DNA sequence changes.
The material that forms the biologic code for who we are. This code is passed on to our children.
A segment of DNA that provides the information on how the cell can carry out a specific function e.g., provides the"blueprint" for making an enzyme.
An inherited characteristic, a part of a chromosome. A to B | C to D | E to K | L to P | Q to Z
A piece of DNA code, an instruction to build a protein which then forms part of, or does work in, a body. Sometimes, a single gene determines an effect. But most processes that build and maintain bodies and plants involve many genes.
the basic unit of DNA, which is responsible for passing genetic information; each gene contains the instructions for the production of a certain protein
A piece of DNA that occupies a specific location on a chromosome and which defines a person's makeup and function. Genetic: Affecting or affected by genes (genetic disorder).
Segment of DNA located in a specific site on a chromosome, which contains the necessary information to make a protein or an enzyme. It is the physical basis for the transmission of the characteristics of living organisms from one generation to another. (FR:Gène, IT:Gene)
Segment of DNA specifying a unit of genetic information; an ordered sequence of nucleotide base pairs that produce a certain product that has a specific function.
a specific sequence of nucleotides in DNA or RNA that is located on a chromosome and that is the functional unit of inheritance controlling the transmission and expression of one or more traits.
a unit of heredity that is fixed on a specific point on the chromosomes and transmit and determines traits
Part of a cell that all living things inherit from their parents that determines their characteristics
often referred to as the "unit of heredity," a gene is composed of a sequence of DNA required to produce a functional protein.
a segment of DNA that codes for a trait such as blood type or eye color, as well as susceptibility to certain diseases.
a code composed of DNA, transmitted from one generation to another
A natural unit of hereditary material that is the physical basis for the transmission of the characteristics of living organisms from one generation to another. The basic genetic material is fundamentally the same in all living organisms. It consists of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) in most organisms and ribonucleic acid (RNA) in certain viruses, and is usually associated in a linear arrangement that, in part, constitutes the chromosome. The average length of a gene is 1µm and thus, about one million genes could be contained in a one-meter stretch of DNA. The segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain, it includes regions preceding (leader) and following (trailer) the coding region as well as intervening sequences (introns) between individual coding segments (exons).
the biological unit of inheritance. Contains the encoded information to regulate the expression (reading) of and/or direct the synthesis of a product necessary for an observed phenotypic trait.
the fundamental unit of heredity. Usually a string of DNA, but RNA genes are known.
Information that is passed on from parents to their offspring, and determine the characteristics of that offspring.
The unit of inheritance found in the chromosome. The linear units of heredity transmitted from generation to generation during sexual or asexual reproduction. Each gene is a segment of nucleic acid carried in the DNA encoded for a specific protein. More generally, the term 'gene' may be used in relation to the transmission and inheritance of particular identifiable traits. Minor gene: a gene that has small observable effects upon the phenotype Major gene: a gene that has large observable effects upon the phenotype.
One of many discrete units of hereditary information located on the chromosomes and consisting of DNA.
The fundamental physical and functional unit of heredity - a working subunit of DNA. Genes, located on chromosomes, contain "codes" or "instructions" that determine the production of proteins.
Unit of heredity; segment of the DNA molecule that carries directions for the structure of a given protein.
A basic unit of heredity. Genes are made of DNA, a substance that tells cells what to do and when to do it. The information in the genes is passed from parent to child-for example, a gene might tell some cells to make the hair red or the eyes brown.
a discrete unit of hereditary information consisting of a specific nucleotide sequence of DNA
Hereditary unit that occupies a specific locus within the genome or chromosome and which can have one or more specific effects on the phenotype of the organism. A gene can be present in various allelic forms.
The unit responsible for the material of inheritance.
A specific segment on a chromosome that determines a specific cell function. Genes control such individual characteristics as eye color, height and size. Some genes control the growth of a cell and its ability to repair itself if changed by a mutation. If a gene that limits a cells growth mutates and is no longer able to stop the cell from uncontrolled growth then that cell may give rise to a cancer. Genes are passed down to successive generations. There may be as many as 100,000 genes in every nucleus.
a segment of DNA that includes the coded information in an organism's cells that makes each species and individual unique. Genes contain the hereditary characteristics that are transmitted from one generation to the next and determine how organisms look and behave.
a unit of genetic material (DNA). A gene may be defined in different ways as follows
the functional segment of chromosomes.
A gene is the basic unit of hereditary information. It is made of DNA. In a cell which has a nucleus (a eukaryote), each gene in the nucleus is at one specific place ( locus) on one of the chromosomes. A eukaryote also has some genes in small bodies called mitochondria.
The unit of hereditary transmission, located at a particular place in a given chromosome. Both members of each chromosome pair have corresponding locations at which there are genes that carry instructions about the same characteristic (e.g., eye color). If one member of a gene pair is dominant and the other is recessive, the dominant gene will exert its effect regardless of what the recessive gene calls for. The characteristic called for by the recessive gene will only be expressed if the other member of the gene pair is also recessive. See also chromosomes.
a unit of DNA which contains information for coding proteins. It is found at a particular place on a specific chromosome.
A unit of heredity; the DNA sequence required to code for one polypeptide or one RNA molecule.
A unit of genetic material (DNA); a segment of DNA that contains the information for a specific function.
A term for the portion of chromosomal material that carries the inherited characters of an individual and which potentially serves as a unit of natural selection.
A linear sequence of DNA nucleotides that form a functional unit of a chromosome.
A unit of heredity; a segment of DNA nucleus of the cell that contains information for the synthesis of a specific protein, such as an enzyme.
The basic unit of inheritance on a chromosome. Genes determine the structure and function of all components of the body.
( EC) A subsection of a CHROMOSOME which (usually) encodes the value of a single parameter. (biol) The fundamental unit of inheritance, comprising a segment of DNA that codes for one or several related functions and occupies a fixed position (locus) on the chromosome. However, the term may be defined in different ways for different purposes. For a fuller story, consult a book on genetics (See Q10.7).
Linear segment of DNA on chromosomes that control biochemical, physiological, physical and other traits of an organism.
Classically, a unit of inheritance. In practice, a gene is a segment of DNA on a chromosome that encodes a protein and all the regulatory sequences (promoter) required to control expression of that protein.
The functional unit of heredity, each occupies a fixed location on a chromosome within the cell nucleus.
a section of DNA that contains instructions for a structure (protein) or process in an organism.
the biological unit of inheritance that transmits hereditary information from parent to offspring and controls the appearance of a physical, behavioral or biochemical trait.
Basic unit of heredity, located on chromosomes; a set of encoded instructions that control characteristics or traits.
A unit of heredity; a segment of a DNA molecule containing the code for making a protein or, sometimes, an RNA molecule.
a sequence of DNA nucleotides that code for important information carried in proteins, tRNA, and rRNA.
Gene whose expression level is affected by a mutation in a given transcription factor, or whose copies/cell, half-life, and transcriptional frequency is being reported.
A section of DNA that codes for one polypeptide. These polypeptides make up the bodies chemicals (eg. hormones, enzymes) and these chemicals then have an effect on the phenotype of the organism.
A field in a chromosome, usually associated with a single parameter (allele) in the target problem.
A specific sequence of nucleotides in DNA or RNA, it is the unit of inheritance. A gene codes for the expression of a trait by specifying the structure of a certain protein. Usually found on a specific place on a chromosome, genes reproduce exactly during cell division, and usually occur in pairs, except for those genes on the sex chromosomes X and Y.
unit within an organism controlling heritable characteristics; genes are organized on chromosomes
The genetic unit of function. A gene may encode a polypeptide or a molecule of non-translated RNA (e.g. ribosomal RNA, transfer RNA, or a regulatory RNA).
The fundamental unit of heredity. A gene is an ordered sequence located in a particular position on a particular chromosome that provides the code for a specific function or trait.
A section of a chromosome, made up of DNA. A given gene provides the information a cell needs to create a specific protein. Collectively, the genes of an organism inform, to some extent, nearly every aspect of the development and formation of that organism. Genes do not, however, dictate behaviors or traits, and neither are genetically informed behaviors and traits incapable of being modified or supplanted; environmental factors also play a very important part in influencing the organism's development and formation.
biological LETTER of heredity; an ultramicroscopic, self-reproducing DNA segment, located in a specific position on a particular chromosome
A sequence of genomic DNA or RNA that is essential for a specific function.
The hereditary unit of life in a chromosome. Contains a unique segment of DNA that provides the complete instructions for making a protein or several related proteins that each cell type (e.g., skin, liver) needs to create a unique individual.
The smallest transmittable unit of genetic material consistently associated with a single primary genetic effect.
A sequence of DNA that represents a fundamental unit of heredity. Most genes code for RNA that is tranlated into protein, but some genes simply code for certain forms of RNA.
An inherited piece of information contained in a cell's DNA. The information from each gene is used to make a unique type of protein, which has a specific function for the cell.
DNA segment that is transcribed into messenger RNA and translated into a protein. Genes comprise the exons that are actually translated plus the intervening introns.
The fundamental unit of heredity, composed of a stretch of DNA. In general, a single gene encodes the information needed to produce one kind of protein. Each gene resides in a specific spot on a chromosome.
A natural unit of the hereditary material, which is the physical basis for the transmission of the characteristics of living organisms from one generation to another. See DNA, Protein.
Physical and functional unit of heredity, which carries information from one generation to the next. In molecular terms, a gene is the entire DNA sequence necessary for the synthesis of a functional polypeptide or RNA molecule. In addition to coding regions most genes also contain noncoding intervening sequences (introns) and transcription-control regions..
unit of hereditary information on a chromosome, usally defined as the code for a single protein
A hereditary unit that occupies a specific locus on a chromosome; stretches of DNA within a chromosome that contain specific information needed by the cell to make the proteins that control the growth, development and function of the organism.
A combination of DNA segments that together constitute a unit capable of expressing one or more functional gene products.
A unit of inheritance, or instructions for making a protein
a section of DNA which encodes instructions for a particular function.
the biological unit of heredity, located on chromosomes.
A region of DNA that carries information that controls a particular biochemical process.
Gr. gen: to produce] • A unit of heredity. Used here as the unit of genetic function which carries the information for a single polypeptide.
The hereditary material coded in DNA. A gene is located on a chromosome.
A unit of inheritance. A section of DNA. comprising a sequence of four bases: adenine, guanine, cytosine and thymine.
The unit of a chromosome through which particular characteristics are inherited from one or both parents.
The fundamental physical and functional unit of inheritance; the ordered sequence of nucleotides located in a certain position on a chromosome that encodes a specific functional product.
adj. genetic: the unit of DNA that carries physical characteristics from parent to child
Structurally a basic unit of hereditary material; an ordered sequence of nucleotide bases that encodes one polypeptide chain (following transcription to mRNA). SN cistron.
Nucleotide sequence in a DNA molecule that provides a code for a protein or part of a protein. Can be either dominant or recessive.
A segment of DNA coding for a polypeptide molecule. The term is sometimes used more loosely as a region of the chromosome responsible for a discernible phenotypic trait.
The information unit in DNA.
the fundamental unit of heredity. Normal (diploid) organisms have two copies of each gene (which are alleles) in their genome.
A unit of inherited material - a hereditary factor.
A single trait that is passed from generation to generation. A gene corresponds to the biological information that describes a single protein. This information is coded in the string of nucleotide bases, A,C,T and G.
Tiny structures of DNA which determine such things as the color of a person's eyes. VWD is caused by an abnormal gene on chromosome 12.
the segment of the DNA encoding a protein.
A coded message that tells the body how to make a chemical substance that the body needs. For example, the gene that codes for the molecule hemoglobin, which carries oxygen in the red blood cells, is found in humans on chromosome #9. Think of a gene as a sentence in a book.
a unit of heredity carried, along with many others, on deoxyribose nucleic acid in any living thing. Generally, genes for the same feature vary between individuals in a healthy, robust population.
section of DNA that codes for a trait
The basic unit of inheritance comprising a specific sequence of nucleotides on a DNA chain that has a specific function and occupies a specific locus on a chromosome.
A discrete unit of hereditary information. Contained within DNA (which coils together to form chromosomes) found inside the nucleus of a living thing's cells. A given gene is made up of a distinct sequence of nucleotides — and it is this genetic 'code' that defines particular characteristics of a living organism.
The information within each cell that has the programming for function.
the unit of heredity, composed of DNA; the building block of chromosomes
Section of DNA or RNA responsible for a certain function, such as coding for one protein or RNA molecule. Each gene influences the inheritance and development of some characteristic. Different forms of the same gene are known as alleles. ( see also)
a segment of DNA that is translated into RNA.
Segment of DNA that specifies the structure of proteins (e.g., serum albumin); see also Locus
The pieces of DNA by which parents pass genetic traits to their offspring. Most genes contain the information for making a specific protein.
A portion of a DNA strand that functions as a hereditary unit and is located at a particular site on a specific chromosome.
A section of a DNA molecule that specifies the production of a particular protein.
a meaningful sub-unit of DNA, encoding a protein.
The simplest complete functional unit in a DNA molecule. A linear sequence of nucleotides in DNA that is needed to synthesize a protein and/or regulate cell function.
a sequence of DNA that is required to produce a necessary substance, such as an enzyme
A section of DNA that encodes a specific functional product (protein). Genes are the fundamental physical and functional units of heredity.
A portion of DNA carrying instructions. Genes usually code for the production of a protein molecule, but some are the blueprint for the formation of other molecules. Some sections do not code for anything. Genes are said to be active or ‘expressed’ when they are being ‘read’ and used for the production of something.
a unit of heredity; composed of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)
An inherited instruction that tells cells how to make a particular protein. Genes are lengths of DNA, arranged along chromosomes.
Genes are the "blueprint" for growth and development. Genes are made up of DNA.
regions of DNA that code for proteins, which determine an individual's development and traits and are inherited from generation to generation
Organic material that allows organisms to pass on the inheritance of adaptations or traits. In most organisms these adaptations are coded through the organic molecule DNA. New adaptations appear by way of mutations.
A section of DNA coding for a single polypeptide chain; a particular species of tRNA, snRNA or rRNA; or a sequence that is recognized by and interacts with regulator proteins.
A unit of DNA that transmits a single trait from a parent to a child.
nucleic acid capable of producing an inherited characteristic of a living organism; genes include information that can be converted to biochemical structures, and regulatory sequences such as promoters and enhancers
A unit of heredity. A segment of DNA that contains the code for a specific protein or protein subunit.
A segment of the DNA molecule that contains information for making a protein or, sometimes, an RNA molecule.
Genes are located in our DNA, and are the blueprints for making individual proteins. It is estimated that the human genome codes for between 20,000 and 25,000 individual genes.
The biological component that carries the information that determines the characteristics of each individual person. Genes are the information that is passed on from parents to offspring.
a piece of DNA that codes for a particular polypeptide.
a section of DNA that contains the knowledge to build a protein.
a unit of the material of heredity; genes are found in cells and influence how they work.
A unit of heredity, essentially that segment of a DNA molecule comprising the code for a particular peptide or protein. We also talk loosely of "a gene for blue eyes" and so forth ( reification strikes again), but many a DNA gene is pleiotropic: it has multiple (and sometimes very different) effects on its body; like that maxim about intervening in complex systems, "You can't do just one thing."
A region of DNA that encodes all the information to make a protein. Genes are often considered the basic units of heredity.
A discrete unit of hereditary information that is located on the chromosomes and consists of DNA.
Unit of hereditary information. One gene usually contains the information required to make one protein.
The biological unit of heredity. Genes determine the structure and function of all proteins in the body. In turn, these proteins govern body shape and function.
instructions carried on the chromosomes which enable cells to grow and function. Genes are passed on from one generation to the next one. One set of 23 chromosomes is inherited from the father, and one set from the mother, making 23 pairs.
The basic unit of inheritance. A segment of DNA that codes for a particular protein.
The basic unit of inheritance.A gene is a sub-unit of DNA in a particular position on a particular chromosome that contains the genetic code to make a particular protein.
is a region of DNA, which controls a discrete hereditary characteristic, usually corresponding to a single protein or RNA (messenger).
A gene is a section of DNA specifying a messenger RNA, a ribosomal RNA, or a transfer RNA. Messenger RNA is translated into an amino acid sequence (a protein).
an area on a chromosome which directs the development, growth and function of a characteristic or trait and is inherited from a parent.
a sequence of genetic material that provides the information to make a specific protein.
A specific sequence of DNA that determines a particular characteristic (such as eye color) and is found at a given location on a chromosome.
A section of DNA nucleotides that codes for a strand of RNA, when it is read by cellular mechanisms, which eventually influences and determines a biological characteristic or process of an organism when the RNA is converted into protein (Ford, 1997).
section of a chromosome which codes for a protein or RNA product.
A sequence of DNA which codes for the synthesis of a specific protein or has a specific regulatory function.
a small part of a DNA strand that contains information about how an organism will develop or which traits the organism will inherit; for example, white versus yellow corn.
part of a chromosome that influences the development and potency of a plant; Genes are inherited through sexual propagation.
Hereditary unit. Each gene carries the genetic code, or blue print, for a specific protein. Each human cell has about 80,000 genes, but most of these are not active in a given type of cell See also: DNA Cancer Gene Index
"a unit of heredity composed of DNA or RNA and forming part of a chromosome etc… that determines a particular characteristic of an individual."
genetic blueprint for a single trait. A gene provides a template for the cell to make a specific protein. Controlling when and how much protein is made determines how the trait is expressed. Genes are inherited from the parents. A change in the gene's structure is called a mutation.
A region of DNA that codes for a single protein
is a discrete segment of information on the chromosome, encoded by amino acids on the DNA, that confers a trait or an aspect of a trait in an organism.
basic unit of hereditary information coding for inherited structures or functions
Cells contain genes, which are pieces of DNA that contain information for making proteins. Genes contain information on hereditary characteristics such as hair color, eye color, and height, as well as whether one is at higher risk for developing certain diseases.
a given segment of the DNA molecule that contains the code for a specific protein.
A unit of genetic information that contains the instructions on how to synthesize a single protein, or family of closely related proteins.
The part of the chromosome that carries a particular inherited characteristic.
A region along a large molecule called DNA, which is found in every cell, that carries inherited information from parents to their offspring. A gene carries the recipe or code for a particular protein. Proteins are essential components of the body.
A piece of DNA that includes the code for a specific protein, as well as some of the code for when and where the protein is made. A gene occupies a specific place, or locus, on a chromosome.
A sequence of DNA inherited from our parents
A gene is a specific sequence in DNA located on a chromosome. Genes carry hereditary information and control transmission and expression of hereditary traits.
the unit of heredity (or inheritance) transmitted in the chromosome. Interacting with other genes it controls the development of hereditary characteristics. The gene is a segment of the DNA molecule that bears the information specifying the amino acid sequence for a particular protein.
A segment of DNA giving rise to a particular enzymic product and having a particular effect on phenotype.
A part of the DNA molecule of a chromosome which directs the synthesis of a specific polypeptide chain.
A DNA chain which is a unit of information about a heritable trait that is passed on from parents to offspring. Each gene has a specific location on a chromosome.
A tiny portion of DNA that has the "instructions" for forming a specific product, usually a protein such as an enzyme. The protein that is formed is important in the determination of an inherited trait. Genes most often come in pairs, with one gene having been inherited from an individual's mother and the other having been inherited from the father
a section of DNA, the chemical code of the body, that controls production of a body protein.
A nucleotide sequence on a chromosome that encodes a particular product (typically a protein).
The functional unit of inheritance, usually found on a chromosome, that controls the transmission and expression of one or more traits.
A unit of heredity, usually a stretch of genetic material (DNA or RNA) with a defined function in the organism or cell, such as one for a protein. There are many genes within a genome. For example, the human genome is now found to contain about 30 000 genes, while the rice genome has about 50 000.
A gene is the amount of hereditary material (sometimes called DNA) that is required to produce one protein. Some proteins control the metabolic processes in the cell, others control the function of other genes or form part of the cell structure. There are 30,000-50,000 genes in humans.
The fundamental unit of inheritance in the form of DNA. Each of the body's 50,000 to 100,000 genes contains the code for a specific product, typically, a protein such as an enzyme.
A section of DNA coding for a single polypeptide chain, a particular species of transfer or ribosomal RNA, or a sequence that is recognized by and interacts with regulatory proteins.
A sequence of DNA that specifies the sequence of amino acids of a particular polypeptide. 51, 262
trait of heredity in a chromosome, controlling a particular inherited characteristic of an individual.
The unit in the chromosome that contains the blueprint for making a protein. Genes are responsible for transmission of inherited characteristics.
Pieces of DNA that include the genetic code for making body proteins; located on chromosomes.
Sub-unit of DNA which codes for a specific protein. The translated protein performs a unique function in the cell.
Smallest physical unit of heredity encoding a molecular product (usually a protein).
the biologic unit of heredity passed from parent to child; genes are segments of DNA and they contain instructions that tell a cell how to make specific proteins.
A unit of DNA within the chromosome associated with the transmission and development of hereditary characteristics of an organism.
Français] A functional portion of a chromosome in which inheritable characteristics are determined by the DNA's sequence. DNA—Basics of Structure and Analysis
Segment of DNA inherited from parents that determines human characteristics; it is thought some breast cancers are caused by mutated genes inherited from either parent; two most commonly discussed are the BRCA1 and BRCA2; presence of these genes signifies high risk for developing breast or ovarian cancer during the lifetime; discussion of risk should be done with a genetic counselor.
the biological unit of inheritance; a segment of DNA which provides the genetic information necessary to make one protein
n. The unit of hereditary information consisting of a specific sequence of DNA or RNA (for viruses) that codes for a protein.
Pieces of DNA passed from parent to offspring that contain hereditary information.
A region of DNA which codes for a specific characteristic. When a gene mutates, it may no longer perform the same function, and often the mutation renders it entirely inactive. In the case of PKU, the gene involved in the production of phenylalanine hydroxylase is mutated, causing the liver to produce insufficient amounts of that enzyme, and thus restricting the activity of the metabolic pathway which converts phenylalanine to tyrosine.
A stretch of DNA that codes for a protein.
A unit of the hereditary material (section of DNA), which contains the information for a characteristic or particular protein. Each gene is a stretch of DNA found on a chromosome.
a nucleotide sequence determining a characteristic of an organism. Genes are subject to mutational alterations.
A length of DNA coding for a single protein
A single instruction inherited from your parents and passed on from one generation to the next. Each gene is a segment of a chemical called DNA - deoxyribonucleic acid.
The ultimate unit of inheritance, carried by the chromosome. Genes determine our various characteristics such as hair texture, skin color, height, shape of nose, lips, etc., including the kind of hemoglobin in the red blood cells.
the chemical unit of hereditary information that can be passed on from generation to generation.
Sequence of DNA coding for a single protein.
A unit of heredity. A gene occupies a specific site in a chromosome and comprises a segment of DNA double helix about 1000 base pairs long that codes for an RNA or polypeptide product.
A section of a chromosome which provides the code for the construction of proteins.
A portion of a chromosome, too small to be seen under a microscope, which encodes a particular function. Humans are estimated to have approximately 50,000 different genes. Abnormalities of genes can cause various problems, depending on the gene involved and specific changes within that gene.
There are thousands of genes on each chromosome. If chromosomes can be compared to a volume of an encyclopedia then a gene can be compared to the chapter in that volume. The only way you would know if there was a small change in that chapter is by specifically looking at the chapter in question. The same is true for a gene. You have to look at a particular gene to find a change. Genes are the blueprints for our body. They determine the color of our hair, the way we look and the way our body is put together. If there is a mistake in a gene that is responsible for the formation of a part of the body, then that part of the body may not form in the way it is supposed to.
unit of hereditary material, which make up a chromosome.
A self replicating protein molecule that resides in a chromosome and is part of the DNA construction.
A specific unit of genetic material (DNA) that encodes the information for a single genetic trait.
A discrete unit of DNA (or RNA in some viruses) that encodes a nucleic acid or protein product that contributes to or influences the phenotype of the cell.
The unit of inheritance: a part of the DNA molecule which directs synthesis of a specific polypeptide.
A portion of DNA that acts as "instructions" to build a single protein (which in turn, defines a single trait or group of traits).
A part of the DNA molecule of a chromosome which encodes (directs the synthesis of) a protein
that portion of the genome that carries the information for a single protein. (In cases of proteins with multiple subunits, there may be a gene for each.)
The functional unit of heredity; that part of the DNA molecule that encodes a single enzyme or structural protein unit.
An organized sequence of molecules that "spells out" the information necessary to construct a specific messenger called "messenger RNA" which, in turn, makes a specific protein. Every cell requires a host of genes that act as blueprints to produce highly specialized proteins that are essential to the cell's function. For example, the genes ROM-1 and peripherin are important in forming the outer segment membranes of photoreceptor cells. Other proteins, like rhodopsin, are involved in a rod cell's response to light.
a section of a chromosome made up of DNA, the fundamental unit of heredity.
Structure within a chromosome that is responsible for inheritance of a particular characteristic.
The fundamental physical and functional unit of heredity. The role of a gene is to serve as a blueprint for the production of proteins.
a segment of DNA coding for a particular protein or protein sub-unit
Part of the DNA molecule responsible for making proteins. It is the basic unit ofhereditYi all information in the genes (genetic information) is passed from parent to child.
A functional unit of genetic material (DNA). One gene may have different forms (allelles).
The basic unit of heredity found in every living organism.
The basic hereditary unit that form the individual and the species.
The biological or basic unit of heredity found in all cells in the body. Genes occupy a specific place (locus) on a chromosome.
formed from DNA and responsible for the inherited characteristics that distinguish one individual from another. Each human individual has an estimated 40,000 separate genes.
rhymes with mean): part of a cell that controls a trait in a living thing
A basic unit of heredity found at a definite place on a particular chromosome. Genes, like chromosomes, come in pairs.
A segment of DNA which contains the genetic code to make a certain protein or part of a protein.
The basic unit of heredity; a segment of DNA which contains the information for a specific characteristic or function.
This is the basis unit of biological information; specific segments of DNA composed of an ordered sequence of nucleotides located in a particular position on a particular chromosome that encodes a specific functional product (i.e., a protein or RNA molecule).
The basic biological unit of heredity; a segment of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) needed to contribute to a function.
A hereditary unit that is located in a specific place on a chromosome. Genes determine physical characteristics, such as hair or eye color. When genes are missing or damaged, cancer may occur.
The functional unit of heredity that carries the instructions needed to create an enzyme or other protein. Genes are organized into structures called chromosomes which are located in the nucleus of each cell.
The fundamental physical and functional unit of heredity. A gene is an ordered sequence of nucleotides located in a particular position of a particular chromosome that encodes a specific functional product (i.e., a protein or RNA molecule).
A unit of inheritance; an hereditary factor.
A basic biological unit of heredity composed of DNA sequence which makes a protein.
expression: typically, a the transcription of a gene's DNA sequence produces a messenger RNA molecule, which guides the synthesis of a specific protein. The encoded protein carries out the gene's function.
F a sequence of "DNA" which, as a single functional unit, carries a specific code which determines how a cell grows. Thus it is the genes of each cell which transmits hereditary characteristics or "traits". Genes can be damaged (mutated) or destroyed by certain chemicals and by ionizing forms of radiation.
The portion of a DNA molecule that contains the basic functional unit of heredity.
The biologic unit of genetic material and inheritance
a functional unit of heredity which occupies a specific place (locus) on a chromosome, is capable of reproducing itself exactly at each cell division, and directs the formation of an enzyme or other protein[close window
Segment of the DNA molecule that codes for a single protein, thus carrying genetic information.
The genes are coded messages that tell cells how to behave and so control the growth and development of the body. Genes are made of DNA. They are grouped together to make the chromosomes. Each chromosome contains millions of genes.
Section of DNA on a chromosome, which 'codes' for a particular protein.
a unique sequence of DNA that serves as a specific set of instructions in the body Click here to return to the passage.
Specific parts of the genome which contain the ”blue print” for how a specific protein later should be assembled. The number of genes in the human genome have been estimated to approximately 30,000.
a segment of DNA that produces a protein product; genes determine traits.
A unit of inheritance that contains the instructions, or code, that a cell uses to make a specific product, usually a protein. Genes are made of a substance called DNA. They govern every body function and determine inherited traits passed from parent to child. This code is passed on to our children.
a basic unit of heredity which is capable of transmitting characteristics from one generation to the next. It consists of a specific sequence of DNA or RNA that occupies a fixed position on a chromosome.
The basic unit of heredity; a functional sequence of DNA in a chromosome.
A piece of DNA that carries the information needed to make a specific protein. Genes are sometimes called the basic unit of inheritance because the information they contain is transmitted from parents to their offspring.
The self-replicating biological unit of heredity, comprised on DNA (see above)
A sequence of DNA on a chromosome that contains an instruction for inherited characteristics.
a unit of heredity transmitted in the chromosome which—through interaction with other genes—controls the development of hereditary character.
A sequence of DNA within a chromosome, containing genetic information (genetic code) which is responsible for a particular bodily function or characteristic. Genes are not visible through a microscope.
The functional and physical unit of heredity passed from parent to offspring.
Genes are composed of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), except in some viruses, which have genes consisting of a closely related compound called ribonucleic acid (RNA). A DNA molecule is composed of two chains of nucleotides that wind about each other resembling a twisted ladder. GeneChip Unit Type/Probe Set Name Designations: _at : antisense target _st : sense target _s_at : similarity constraint _g_at: common groups _r_at: rules dropped _i_at : incomplete _b_at : ambiguous probe set _l_at : long probe s
Segment of the DNA molecule and the fundamental biological unit of heredity. They contain chemical information to make proteins, control inherited traits, and influence the activity of other genes.
A specific section of DNA on a chromosome, coding for a particular chain of amino-acids known as a `polypeptide.' Can be `Structural' or `Regulatory ' . Genetically Modified Animals Animals whose DNA has been artificially manipulated. This includes clones, mutants and transgenic animals.
Each gene is a segment of double-stranded DNA that holds the recipe for making a specific molecule, usually a protein. These recipes are spelled out in varying sequences of the four chemical bases in DNA: adenine (A), thymine (T), guanine (G) and cytosine (C). The bases form interlocking pairs that can fit together in only one way: A pairs with T; G pairs with C.
A string of base pairs (DNA) that is the smallest unit of genetic inheritance.
DNA segment which, due to its individual composition of pairs of bases, is responsible for the production of specific proteins. Genes are the basic units of heredity. The order in which the 4 bases of DNA are linked in a gene is called the sequence of a gene.
the smallest unit of heredity genes that tell the body how to develop
A DNA sequence that is transcribed as a single unit and encodes a single polypeptide (protein) or a set of closely related polypeptides. There are approximately 100,000 genes in the human genome. In each cell, DNA is found within the nucleus and also within mitochondria. (More? DNA Notes)
A unit of inheritance. A sequence of nucleic acids in an organism's DNA that influences some physiological characteristic of the organism. Most commonly, the gene sequence encodes an amino acid sequence, which folds up into a functional protein, but all organisms have a few genes that encode RNA sequences (ribosomal and transfer RNA genes). In addition to the "coding" sequences, a gene also includes non-coding sequences that control in one way or another the expression of the coding region.
A determiner in a chromosome having an important part in the transmission and development of inherited characteristics
the segment of DNA that codes for a transcribed RNA molecule.
A segment of chromosome. Some genes direct the synthesis of proteins, while others have regulatory functions.
The fundamental unit of heredity; a specific sequence of DNA that controls the transmission and expression of one or more hereditary traits
the unit of heredity. A gene contains hereditary information encoded in the form of DNA and is located at a specific position on a chromosome in a cell's nucleus. Genes determine many aspects of anatomy and physiology by controlling the production of proteins. Each individual has a unique sequence of genes, or genetic code.
physical and functional unit of heredity which carries information from one generation to the next. In molecular terms, it is the entire DNA sequence – including exons, introns, and noncoding transcription-control regions-necessary for production of a functional protein or RNA.
The building blocks of chromosomes in DNA, controlling specific characteristic traits. close window
The basic unit of heredity, consisting of a segment of DNA that produces a specific characteristic or function. Genes contain the instructions for the production of proteins, which make up the structure of cells and direct their activities.
A functional unit of heredity that consist of DNA and specifies the structure of a particular protein.
functional units of heredity passed from generation to generation. Each gene codes for a structural protein in the body, or catalyzes a biochemical reaction that is necessary for life.
DNA sequence encoding one particular protein
The physical hereditary unit passed from parent to offspring. Genes are sequences of nucleotides or pieces of DNA, most of which contain information for producing a specific protein. Genes code for the structures and functions of an organism.
An ordered sequence of nucleotides which act as the functional subunit of hereditary information. The collection of genes in an organism determine the characteristics of that organism.
A small portion of a strand of DNA that contains a single piece of information- such as the code needed for a particular protein in the body.
A hereditary unit that occupies a specific location on a chromosome, determines a particular characteristic in an organism by directing the formation of a specific protein and is capable of replicating itself at each cell division.
the unit of heredity in chromosomes; a segment of double-stranded DNA.
A nucleotide sequence of DNA that codes for a protein, or functional or structural RNA molecule; a locus on a chromosome. The element that determines a trait in an organism.
Genes are sequences of DNA that are located on chromosomes. Genes are units of inheritance, meaning they control the expression of traits.
Section of DNA that acts as a template to form an enzyme.
the fundamental physical and functional unit of heredity that carries information from one generation to the next; a segment of DNA composed of a transcribed region and a regulatory sequence that makes transcription possible; genes code for proteins.
The basic unit of hereditary information. CAGE mRNA is product of transcription of a gene from RTPS.
A sequence of nucleotides along a molecule of DNA that makes up a unit of inheritance.
A unit of genetic information. Usually contains the genetic code for one protein.
the basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child. Genes are pieces of DNA, and they carry the blueprint, or instructions, for making proteins and other components of living organisms.
The functional section of DNA in a cell's nucleus. A gene contains the information to specify the structure of a single protein. Genes are inheritable and are passed down from generation to generation.
a working length of a chromosome composed of DNA. Each of the body’s 100,000 genes carries the instructions that allow the cell to make one specific product such as a protein.
An organised sequence of bases on a chromosome that "spells out" the information necessary to construct a specific protein using the genetic code. Every cell contains thousands of genes that act as blueprints to produce proteins that are essential to the cell's function. Genes vary in length – the smallest human gene is about 250 bases long; the longest gene is over one million bases. There are approximately 25,000 genes in the human genome.
A segment of a DNA molecule located on a chromosome containing information about hereditary characteristics, such as susceptibility to certain diseases. Genes are the basic units of heredity, each occupying a particular place on a chromosome.
Part of the chromosome from which hereditary traits are determined
A specific hereditary trait, such as blood type, eye color, etc. Gene also refers to a specific DNA region. Many genes have alternate forms referred to as alleles
The basic unit of heredity. Consists of DNA
The basic unit of genetic information, which is coded in the characteristic string of nucleotide bases (coded as A, C, T and G), in a specific sequence that provides the information usually for making a specific protein.
A structure of DNA caused by hereditary.
the basic unit of heredity, made of DNA
A gene carries inherited characteristics from generation to generation.
( Genet.) A unit factor of heredity, which is normally associated with a fixed position on a chromosome, is transmitted in the gametes from parent to offspring, and governs the transmission and development of a hereditary factor. ( BCFT).
The functional unit of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). Genes are segments of chromosomes found in the nucleus of cells. This hereditary information directs many aspects of human life – for ex. hair and eye color.
This part of DNA holds heredity information. Genes control how cells function, in part by controlling the production of enzymes and other proteins.
The basic physical unit of heredity consisting of a DNA sequence at a specific location on a chromosome.
The basic element of hereditary sequences of DNA that are passed from parents to children. Genes serve as the "blueprints" for the makeup and the functioning of the human body.
a section of DNA that occupies a specific place on a particular chromosome and represents the code for the inheritance and development of a characteristic.
The basic unit of heredity, consisting of a segment of DNA arranged in a linear manner along a chromosome. A gene codes for a specific protein or segment of protein leading to a particular characteristic or function. Related Terms: allele ; genome ; genotype ; mutation
the basic unit of heredity, carried by chromosomes.
The basic unit of hereditary transportation from parents to offspring. It is a segment of DNA that occupies a fixed position (locus) on a chromosome and is involved in producing a protein. Genes consist of exons and introns and regions preceding and following the coding DNA.
a short length of a chromosome which controls a characteristic of an organism
A segment of DNA that contains the "code" for a specific protein or other product.
The basic unit of inheritance, consisting of DNA or (in some viruses HIV) RNA. Carries coded instructions for cells to produce proteins essential to life.
The fundamental physical and functional unit of heredity consisting of a sequence of DNA, occupying a specific position within the genome.
The basic unit of heredity; the sequence of DNA that encodes all the information to make a protein. A gene may be activated or “switched on” to make protein (referred to as gene expression) by these proteins that control when, where, and how much protein is expressed from the gene. In the human genome, there are an estimated 30,000 genes (although recent studies suggest a larger number).
Originally a heredity unit located on the chromosome; section of DNA containing the information for a RNA (either coding for a polypeptide chain of a protein (mRNA) or playing an important role in the conversion of mRNA into a polypeptide (tRNA, rRNA)).
The part of every cell in which genetic material and inheritance is stored. Introduced by Mendel, the concept is still evolving and is a rapidly growing area of medical science. In humans, genes occur as paired alleles. They serve numerous purposes, chiefly structural and regulative components that control diferentiation of cells and body tissues. There are many different types of genes including complementary genes, dominant genes, lethal genes, mutant genes, operator genes, pleiotropic genes, recessive genes, regulator genes, structural genes, sublethal genes, supplementary genes and wild-type genes.
A unit of heredity; a segment of DNA that contains the code for making a specific protein or RNA molecule.
A unit of DNA that carries information for the biosynthesis of a specific product in the cell.
Carries hereditary information.
A segment of the DNA molecule, made up of linear sequences of four molecules (bases), that carries the structural information for the assembly of a protein. The human genome contains more than three billion such bases.
the basic unit of heredity, composed of a segment of DNA containing the code for a specific trait. See deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA).
A unit of DNA in the chromosomes that determines the structure of a specific protein or enzyme. Genes regulate the metabolism of individual cells and the development and specialization of body cells and tissues.
a hereditary unit that occupies a specific position within the genome; it has one or more specific effects upon the phenotype of the organism; it can mutate to various allelic forms
The basic unit of heredity. It refers to a region on a chromosome that corresponds to one protein or instruction.
Genes are the basic biological units of heredity. They are composed of DNA.
A hereditary unit or sequence of genetic material occupying a fixed position in the chromosome, and capable of reproducing itself at each cell division and of managing the formation of protein.
A portion of a DNA molecule that encodes a function. That function is typically determined by the protein encoded by a particular gene.
a unit of inheritance; a working subunit of DNA. Each of the body's 30,000 to 40,000 genes contains the code for a specific product, typically, a protein such as an enzyme.
The basic unit of inheritance. A gene is a segment of DNA that specifies the structure of a protein or an RNA molecule.
a unit of genetic material that is inherited from a parent. A gene carries the directions that a cell uses to perform a specific function.
segment of DNA specifying a unit of genetic information; an ordered sequence of nucleotide base pairs that with which one or several proteins can be produced by the cell. Other DNA sequences only code for RNA which is not translated into a protein. At the moment there is no clear definition what a gene actually is (for example whether the additional DNA of the so-called intros in the 'gene DNA sequence that is not translated into protein actually belongs to a gene or not)The term "gene might "therefore be used different in different contexts.
The basic unit of heredity from parent to offspring. A sequence of DNA nucleotides on a chromosome that code for the production of a protein.
Basic unit of genetic information (consisting of DNA and sometimes RNA); the basis for the transmission of the characteristics of living organisms from one generation to another
A short length of a chromosome, made of DNA, which carries the information for a particular characteristic.
A discrete unit of hereditary informatiom that usually specifies a protein. It consists of DNA and is located on the chromosomes.
A unit of inheritance; a working subunit of DNA. Each gene typically codes for a protein.
The basic unit of heredity that directs the development of a particular characteristic. The individual unit of DNA instructions on a chromosome. Reference: B2
Segment of DNA in the chromosome that codes for a trait and determines how a trait will develop.
A section of DNA which acts as a code for a particular characteristic. Genes make up 3% of our total DNA. The other 97% is called ’Junk DNA’ since it has no known function.
a hereditary unit located on a chromosome; genes are pieces of DNA, and most genes contain the information for making a specific protein; for a diagram, see www.phoenix5.org/glossary/gene.html.
the fundamental unit of heredity, a section of DNA which codes for a defined biochemical function. Some genes direct the synthesis of proteins, while others have regulatory functions.
A unit of material which contains DNA and forms part of chromosome which is resposible for one function. Hence the genetic make-up of an individual determines their physical attributes.
A locus on a chromosome that encodes a specific protein or several related proteins. Considered the functional unit of heredity
Collections of DNA segments in each cell that contains our hereditary information and determines the traits we get from past generations. There are approximately 30,000 genes in each human cell containing a nucleus.
A gene is the basic unit of heredity. It's a short piece of DNA—specifically, a sequence of nucleotides—that tells the body how to build a particular protein. The combination of all genes makes up the blueprint for an animal's body and its functions.
Unit of DNA and forming part of chromosome which is responsible for particular functions within a cell function.
Part of DNA encoding a defined structure (e.g., a protein) or a function
An ordered sequence of nucleotides (DNA or RNA) that codes for a protein or for a functional or structural RNA molecule.
(n) The factor hereditary arranged longitudinally on the chromosomes, individual unit of chromatin
A unit of genetic material (DNA) that carries the directions a cell uses to perform a specific function, such as making a given protein.
A unit of the material of inheritance. Genes consist of DNA and are situated in chromosomes; an individual gene is a short length of chromosome that influences a particular character or set of characters of an organism in a particular way. Alternative forms of the same gene are called alleles. The unit of the gene is defined in different ways for different purposes: for molecular biologists it is usually regarded as a cistron, a length of DNA that codes for a chain of amino acids in a protein. For some schools of neo-Darwinism, the gene is the unit of selection, and evolution is the change of gene frequencies in populations.
A piece of DNA that carries the code for a certain cell protein. Genes carry the genetic information that is passed from parent to child, such as eye color or hair color. Genes also carry the information to make many proteins that are important in disease. In cancer, for instance, oncogenes can make cells grow out of control, unless other genes keep this from happening.
the fundamental physical and functional unit of heredity. A gene is an ordered sequence of nucleotides located in specific location on a chromosome that encodes the instructions for a specific functional product, i.e., a protein or an RNA molecule.
a length of DNA which codes for a particular protein, or in certain cases a functional or structural RNA molecule.
portion of DNA that determines a characteristic of an organism. Human beings have around 100,000 genes.
The primary unit of heredity. The gene is a segment of DNA localized in the chromosome that determines a hereditary trait such as eye color or susceptibility to certain diseases. Each of the body's genes contains the code for a specific product, typically, a protein such as an enzyme.
A section of DNA that is the template for an RNA strand, which in turn is the blueprint for an enzyme.
The fundamental unit of hereditary. Genes are composed of nucleotides in a specific order which codes a protein or RNA molecule. There are 50,000 to 80,000 genes in humans each serving specific functions. Each genes is located in a paricular position in a paricular chromosome. See also: Nucleotide See also: Chromosome. See also: Protein See also: Tumour-Supressor Gene See also: Oncogene
The fundamental unit of heredity. Genes are located on the strands of DNA found in the cells and mitochondria.
A sequence of nucleotides in an organism's nucleic acid that encodes a biological product and can be passed on to offspring.
A gene is a small piece of the genome. It's the genetic equivalent of the atom: As an atom is the fundamental unit of matter, a gene is the fundamental unit of heredity. (IOCeleraGenome) Gene Também parece claro que não há genes nesses trechos com problemas, eles contêm pouca informação biológica. (POFapesp2)
A hereditary unit consisting of a sequence of DNA that occupies a specific location on a chromosome and determines an individual characteristic in an organism. Genes undergo mutation if their DNA sequence changes.
A section of a DNA molecule that carries instructions for the formation, functioning, and transmission of specific traits from one generation to another.
A unit of inheritance. At the molecular level, genes are sequences of nucleotides (DNA) that usually code for proteins.
A bundle of chemical information that lies on the chromosomes. Contains chemical information that tells the body how to develop. Genes also carry the directions for blood clotting.
A region of DNA that can encode one or more polypeptides or RNA products.
A unit of heredity; a segment of the DNA molecule containing the code for a specific protein product or function.
A length of the DNA which holds the base sequences that code for the formation of a polypeptide chain (protein). Groundwater ubiquity score A measure of whether a compound is likely to leach through soil into groundwater. IC50 Inhibition concentration where 50% of (algal) cell growth is inhibited.
A specific, unique stretch of DNA sequence that codes for a single characteristic or component of physical development and function.
a section of DNA that contains the genetic information contained in the DNA of an organism.
For the purpose of this review, that string of DNA which will be transcribed into RNA.
A unit of information about a particular heritable (capable of being inherited) trait that is passed from parent to offspring, stored in DNA molecules called chromosomes.
the physical unit of inheritance, made up of a particular sequence of nucleotides on a particular site on a particular chromosome.
The basic unit of heredity, each one occupying a certain place on a chromosome.
A unit of heredity; a segment of DNA specifying a particular protein or polypeptide chain, a tRNA, or rRNA.
A unit of inheritance; a length of DNA in a chromosome that codes for a particular characteristic.
A piece of information, stored in a code in DNA, which tells the body how to make a particular protein.
The basic unit of inheritance; a region of DNA which controls the hereditary characteristics of an organism. Individual genes consist of a unique sequence of about 2000 bases which permits the cell to make a particular protein. Each individual has two sets of genes and passes on a copy of one set to each of its offspring.
A hereditary unit of information which carries the instructions to direct the formation of a specific protein (with a specific function) in the body.
the basic unit of heredity that determines genetic traits
A length of DNA that directs the synthesis of a protein.
A segment of DNA comprising regulatory sequences and a coding region that specifies the amino acid sequence of a particular protein.
A sequence of DNA that represents a fundamental unit of heredity. Most genes encode proteins, but some code for RNA molecules.
a unit of heredity; each gene is a length of DNA which carries the code for a particular protein
A small stretch of DNA that directs the production of proteins. A hereditary unit that occupies a specific position (locus) on the chromosome. This unit has a specific effect on the physical characteristics of the organism.
The fundamental physical and functional unit of heredity. A gene is a defined section of DNA that encodes information for the production of a specific functional product: a protein or RNA molecule. The are approximately 100,000 genes in the human genome.
The hereditary unit that occupies a fixed chromosomal locus, which through transcription has a specific effect upon phenotype.
a portion of a chromosome (DNA) that contains the hereditary information necessary for the production of a protein. (from Biotechknowledge.com, sponsored by Monsanto)
The basic unit of heredity found in all cells. Each gene occupies a certain location on a chromosome.
Every trait is controlled by a gene. A human has 20,000 genes. Genes are controlled by 2 factors called “alleles”. Each allele comes from a parent.
The unit of inheritence. Everyone inherits two copies of each gene. One from the father, and one from the mother.
A segment of a DNA molecule that is the biological unit of heredity and transmitted from parent to progeny.
A segment of DNA that contains information on hereditary characteristics such as hair color, eye color, and height as well as susceptibility to certain diseases. Women who have BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations (defects) have an inherited (genetic) tendency to develop breast cancer.
the biologic unit of heredity, each gene is located at a definite position on a particular chromosome and is made up of a string of chemicals, called bases, arranged in a certain sequence along the DNA molecule.
The gene is the functional unit of heredity which occupies a specific place on a chromosome.
The functional and physical unit of heredity. Genes are segments of DNA found along a chromosome. They typically encode information used to produce a specific protein. Human DNA is organized into 46 chromosomes - 23 from the father and 23 from the mother. The study of mice with hereditary hearing loss has enabled researchers to begin understanding the role that DNA and genetics play in human hearing disorders.
A hereditary structure made of DNA that forms proteins. (See DNA).
A segment of the DNA molecule that contains instructions for making a protein. The sequences of genetic “letters” (e.g., ATT CGG) in our genes determine how, when, and where our bodies make each of the many thousands of proteins required for life.
A unit of heredity; a sequence of base pairs in a DNA molecule that contains information for the construction of protein molecule.
the DNA code in the cells of all living things; they determine physical characteristics such as fur color
The basic unit of heredity, the gene contains the functional and physical characteristics passed from parent to offspring. Genes are pieces of DNA, and most genes contain the information for making a specific protein.
the basic unit of heredity; an ordered sequence of nucleotide bases in a segment of DNA.
Any of the units in chromosomes by which hereditary characters are transmitted.
the part of a cell that occupies a fixed place on a chromosome and determines the nature and development of an inherited characteristic
The units in the chromosomes by which hereditary characteristics are transmitted.
Biological unit of heredity; a region of DNA that controls a specific hereditary characteristic, usually corresponding to a single protein.
A Sequence of DNA that codes for a particular protein.
cell component that usually helps make protein (necessary for the cell to function), often acting with other genes
A section of DNA that codes for a specific functional product, such as a protein. For example, the Huntington gene codes for the huntingtin protein.
Each gene is a linear segment of a DNA molecule that includes a specific sequence of paired bases. The genes belonging to each cell are arranged on chromosomes, which are simply giant molecules of DNA. Each gene is responsible for a single inherited property or characteristic of the organism. Higher organisms like flies or humans have 50,000 - 100,000 genes. Simple organisms like bacteria have 2000 - 3000 genes.
segments of DNA containing that tell a cell how to make specific proteins which directs almost every aspect of the organism's constructions, operation and repair.
the basic unit of informational inheritance consisting of a sequence of DNA and generally occupying a specific position within the genome.
An ordered sequence of nucleotides that contains all the information to direct the production of a specific protein or RNA.
A functional unit of DNA. Each gene carries instructions that allow the cell to make one specific product, such as an enzyme.
The smallest unit of inheritance coded by DNA. Generally, a single gene codes for a single protein. Genes come in pairs of alleles (one inherited from each parent) in all tissues except the haploid cells, particularly the spermatozoon.
DNA sequence that encodes a protein and represents the basic unit of inheritance.
A region of DNA that corresponds to a single protein or RNA molecule. Genes are responsible for discrete hereditary characteristics. Genes includes both the functional and nonfunctional units of DNA.
Structually, a basic unit of hereditary material; an ordered sequence of nucleotide basis that encodes a product (this product could be just RNA like rRNA or finally coding for a protein)
A region of a chromosome that codes for a specific protein.
A distinct unit of inheritance; a sequence of DNA that specifies a particular trait of an organism.
The basic unit of heredity; a section of DNA that contains information for the production of specific protein molecules.
A functional segment of DNA located in a specific region on a chromosome that directs the formation of a protein.
sequence of DNA composing a unit of genetic information. One gene codes for one protein, thereby ensuring a precise function. A gene can contain sequences that code (exons) and sequences that do not code (introns).
A single inheritable trait. Now identified with the sequence of nucleotides coding for a protein.
the basic unit of DNA in chromosomes which codes for a protein or affects the expression of genetic information.
The fundamental unit of heredity; an ordered sequence of nucleotide base pairs to which a specific product or function can be assigned. Many genes have alternate forms referred to as alleles (see allele).
A section of DNA at a specific position on a particular chromosome that specifies the amino acid sequence for a protein.
Located on a chromosome, a gene regulates a particular body function.
A piece of DNA that determines a specific trait in an organism.
a discrete unit on a chromosome that consists of DNA.
Part of a chromosome determining physical characteristics.
the set of instructions inside cells that determine a persons physical traits and also regulate who the body develops and functions
Part of DNA unique to a person or family.
A building block of inheritance, which contains the instructions for the production of a particular protein, and is made up of a molecular sequence found on a section of DNA. Each gene is found on a precise location on a chromosome.
The basic biological unit of heredity. A gene is part of the DNA in a cell which contains information in a special pattern received by each animal or plant from its parents, and which controls its physical development, behavior, etc.
A segment of DNA found on a chromosome that codes for a particular protein. Humans have approximately 100,000 genes that act as a blueprint for making specific enzymes or other proteins for virtually every biomedical reaction and structure in the body.
The basic unit of inheritance. A gene is a segment of DNA that specifies the structure of an RNA molecule or a protein.
A functional unit of heredity that is a segment of DNA in a specific site on a chromosome. A gene directs the formation of a protein or RNA molecule.
inter alia, the functional unit of hereditary. A difficult concept really. Will have to pick up your definition in class or through your reading. The definition in your text is a decent working one, but it has problems. Be prepared to discuss the problems with this definition.
A specific DNA sequence which carries the information required for constructing proteins. The human genome is estimated to contain 100,000 to 150,000 genes.
A unit of inheritance that, in the classic sense, occupies a specific site (locus) within the chromosome.
a sequence of DNA that encodes a particular protein. Humans, like Mendel's pea plants, have two copies of each gene. As we have seen, these 'copies' need not be identical ( cf 'allele').
a segment of DNA that contains information on hereditary characteristics such as hair color, eye color, and height, as well as susceptibility to certain diseases. See also deoxyribonucleic acid.
The basic unit of heredity; a section of DNA coding for a particular trait.
Unit of heredity composed of DNA occupying a fixed position on a chromosome and transmitted from parent to offspring during reproduction; a unit of inheritance, carried on a chromosome, that consists of a molecule of DNA, or sometimes RNA, is transmitted from parent to offspring, and that controls the passing on of hereditary characteristics either by specifying the structure of a particular protein or by controlling the function of other genetic material; length of DNA required to code for the production of one protein molecule. The integrated expression of several genes may be necessary for the development of a particular physical characteristic.
Originally defined as the physical unit of heredity but the meaning has changed with increasing knowledge. It is probably best defined as the unit of inheritance that occupies a specific locus on a chromosome, the existence of which can be confirmed by the occurrence of different allelic forms. Given the occurrence of split genes, it might be re-defined as the set of DNA sequences ( exons) that are required to produce a single polypeptide.
A hereditary unit that occupies a specific location on a chromosome and determines a particular characteristic in an organism. Genes exist in a number of different forms and can undergo mutation.
A building block of inheritance, made up of a compound called DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and containing the instructions for the production of a particular protein. Each gene is found on a specific location on a chromosome.
The fundamental physical and functional unit of heredity. A gene is typically a specific segment of a chromosome and encodes a specific functional product (such as a protein or RNA molecule).
a sequence of DNA that encodes an individual protein.
A hereditary factor, responsible for the production of a particular enzyme or structural protein whose presence or absence may have an effect on the appearance or behavior of an individual. Genes are comprised of two alleles at a particular locus on a chromosome.
For genetic engineering, the smallest portion of a chromosome that contains the hereditary information for the production of a protein.
The basic unit of heredity. Genes are located on chromosomes.
Material (usually DNA) that is inherited from a parent and which encodes for a cellular component important for some cellular function.
A functional hereditary unit located at a particular point on a chromosome that controls or acts in the transmission of hereditary characteristics.
The biological units made of DNA that are passed from both parents to a child. Genes determine all of the child's characteristics--for example, hair, eye, and skin color, foot size, height--and whether the child will have an inherited disease.
The basic unit of genetic information. Different kinds of genes have been discovered. They control the timing and the building of the different types of body cell. Strings of genes together form codes for making a whole body. Any changes to this genetic code will cause a mutation.
inherited material situated on the chromosome within the cell nucleus, and has a constant effect on the growth patterns and development of the plant.
A sequence of nucleotides coding for a protein (or, in some cases, part of a protein); a unit of heredity.
Genes contain information that you inherit from your parents, such as eye or hair colour. They are carried by chromosomes.
The basic unit of hereditary transmission, localized within the chromosomes. Each chromosome contains many genes. Genes are typically in pairs, one member of the pair being found in the chromosome from the father, the other in the corresponding chromosome from the mother. See also chromosome, dominant gene, recessive gene.
Large segment of nucleotides within a chromosome that codes for the production of proteins and enzymes. These proteins and enzymes underlie traits and characteristics inherited from one generation to the next.
A unit of DNA that carries information for the bio-synthesis of a specific product.
A gene is a unit of DNA that codes for the formation of a specific protein. Genes are the fundamental units of heredity. Genes come in pairs: one half of each pair is inherited from our mother, and the other half from our father.
A segment of DNA that contains genetic information, i.e. the base sequence of chromosomal DNA (or RNA in some viruses), that specifies the amino acid sequence of a single polypeptide chain or the nucleotide sequence of functional RNA. The portion of DNA that codes for genes is a small fraction of the total genome. When researchers try to clone genes they make libraries of the entire genome and use probes to detect the gene sequence.
a hereditary unit composed of a sequence of DNA
The basic unit of genetic material, carried by a chromosome.
The smallest unit of an organism that is still able to contain and transfer genetic information. The genes, located on the chromosomes, contain the information for the production of proteins. The DNA of an organism may contain from a few times ten (in a virus, for instance) to many tens of thousands of genes in more complex organisms.
A unit of heredity located on a chromosome.
ordered sequence of nucleotides ( DNA) located at a specific position on a chromosome that encodes a specific fuctional product (i.e. a protein or RNA molecule)
a stretch of DNA carrying the information for the production of a protein, or which directs a particular function. Genes form portions of the chromosome
A gene is the unit of heredity and carries inherited information. Genes interact with each other to influence physical development and behavior. Genes consist of a long strand of DNA (RNA in some viruses) that contains a promoter, which controls the activity of a gene, and a coding sequence, which determines what the gene produces.