(いでんし)

いでんし
noun
gene
1. gene
A unit of heredity that carries genetic information from parent to offspring and determines specific characteristics.
Genes are passed down from parent to child.
Genetic testing can reveal the risk of diseases.
遺伝子(いでんし)()()食品(しょくひん)(たい)する議論(ぎろん)ある
There is debate over genetically modified foods.

遺伝子(いでんし) refers to genes. 遺伝(いでん) means 'heredity' and () means 'factor/element.'

GENETICS VOCABULARY:

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 遺伝子(いでんし)検査(けんさ): genetic testing
  • 遺伝子(いでんし)治療(ちりょう): gene therapy
  • 遺伝子(いでんし)()()え: genetic modification
  • 遺伝子(いでんし)レベル: at the gene level

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