Gene and Heredity

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.

Heredity and gene are semantically related. in deoxyribonucleic acid topic. In some cases you can use "Heredity" instead a noun "Gene".

Nearby Words: genetic, genetics, genetically, genet

Heredity noun - The biological process whereby genetic factors are transmitted from one generation to the next.

Gene and heredity are semantically related. You can use "Gene" instead a noun "Heredity".

Nearby Word: hereditary