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dominant gene

/ˈdɒmɪnənt dʒiːn/

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/ˈdɒmɪnənt dʒiːn/C1formalscientific
  • ruГен, который проявляет свой признак даже при наличии только одной копии, подавляя действие рецессивного гена в паре.

A gene that expresses its trait even when only one copy is present, overriding the effect of a recessive gene in a pair.

  1. Genetic inheritanceB2formal

    A gene that expresses its trait even when paired with a different (recessive) allele.

    ruДоминантный ген

    • In pea plants, the dominant gene for tallness masks the recessive gene for shortness.
    • Brown eyes are typically caused by a dominant gene.
    • A dominant gene will always be expressed in the offspring if present.