Translation of Polish word "gen" to English
gen
/ɡɛn/
Meaning
NounA theoretical unit of heredity of living organisms which may take several values and (in principle) predetermines a precise trait of an organism's form (phenotype), such as hair color.
How to use
Gen ('gene') is masculine. Gen odpowiedzialny za kolor oczu — The gene responsible for eye colour.
🇬🇧 English
gene
Structure Guide
Polish Word: gen
Translation: gene
Example Sentences
Kucharz użył gen w przepisie.
The chef used gene in the recipe.
On przyniósł gen wczoraj rano.
He brought gene yesterday morning.
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Common phrases
- mutacja genu— gene mutation
- terapia genowa— gene therapy
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