No. 3,924 in Portuguese
gen
"Gen" in Portuguese refers to "gene," the basic unit of heredity in biology.
In a sentence
O gen do olho azul passou de geração para geração na família.
The gene for blue eyes has been passed from generation to generation in the family.
In this context, 'gen' refers to a biological component that carries hereditary information.
O genético estudo revelou informações importantes sobre os gens humanos.
The genetic study revealed important information about human genes.
Here, 'gen' relates to human genetic components investigated within a scientific context.
A expressão do gen depende muito do ambiente em que o organismo vive.
The expression of the gene depends greatly on the environment in which the organism lives.
The term 'gen' is used in describing the activation or expression of hereditary traits.
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