Start a free trial

gene


gene - noun

  • (genetics) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain; it can include regions preceding and following the coding DNA as well as introns between the exons; it is considered a unit of heredity

    • gene - thesaurus

    cistron   factor  


    View spelling list Words starting with ge and learn about the word gene in the Spellzone English spelling course, Unit 19. Soft g: ge, gi, gy.

    Scrabble score for gene

    g is 2 e is 1 n is 1 e is 1
    Scrabble score = 5

    Spelling dictionary home

    Try Spellzone for free



    Search for a word



    Start a free trial

    "This is a fantastic opportunity for our students!  I'm sure Spellzone will be invaluable in helping them to improve their spellings and therefore improve the quality of their writing in all subject areas!"

    Teacher, High School, UK