Translation of Slovak word "gén" to English
gén
/geːn/
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.
🇬🇧 English
gene
Example sentence
Tento konkrétny gén určuje farbu očí a vlasov.
This specific gene determines the color of eyes and hair.
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What does the Slovak word "gén" mean?▼
The Slovak word "gén" means "gene" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Tento konkrétny gén určuje farbu očí a vlasov." (which translates as "This specific gene determines the color of eyes and hair.").
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