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gene

The word 'gene' is a countable noun. You can use it in the singular ('a gene') or plural ('genes'). In everyday conversation, people often use 'genes' in a general sense to talk about inherited traits, such as saying 'good genes' when someone is naturally athletic or healthy.

💬Casual Conversation

🎬Tuesday afternoon, Leo is in his room playing games while David is at the office.

David Smith

Just saw a doc on DNA. Pretty sure you got your gaming gene from me.

Leo Smith

Stop capping. You can't even find the start menu.

💡

David tries to bond with his son by claiming a biological connection to Leo's hobbies. Leo responds using 'capping' (Gen-Z slang for lying), highlighting the generational gap and his cynical view of his father's tech skills.

Meanings

noun

A unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to offspring and is present as a specific nucleotide sequence on DNA.

"The gene for blue eyes can be recessive."

noun

A particular version or variant of a gene (allele).

"Scientists are studying the specific gene responsible for this rare condition."

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