das Gen
gene
a part of a cell that controls inherited features
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What's the difference between das Gen / Erbanlage / Erbfaktor / Erbeinheit / Genom / Chromosom
gene — a part of a cell that controls inherited features
An older, more biological-sounding term for the hereditary basis of a trait; less precise and less common than "Gen".
Die Erbanlage bestimmt mit, welche Haarfarbe ein Mensch hat.
Наследственная основа частично определяет, какой цвет волос будет у человека.
A science-popular term for an inherited factor; often used in older or explanatory texts.
Ein Erbfaktor kann die Anfälligkeit für bestimmte Krankheiten beeinflussen.
Наследственный фактор может влиять на предрасположенность к определённым заболеваниям.
A scientific or older term for a single hereditary unit; close in meaning to "Gen", but less modern.
Die Erbeinheit wird von den Eltern an die Kinder weitergegeben.
Наследственная единица передаётся от родителей детям.
This is not a single gene, but the entire genetic information of an organism; broader in meaning than "Gen".
Das Genom eines Menschen enthält Milliarden von DNA-Bausteinen.
Геном человека содержит миллиарды строительных блоков ДНК.
A structure that carries genes; not a synonym, but a larger unit on which a gene is located.
Ein Gen liegt auf einem Chromosom.
Ген находится на хромосоме.
A general word for all hereditary information; much broader than a single gene.
Das Erbgut bestimmt viele Merkmale eines Lebewesens.
Наследственный материал определяет многие признаки живого существа.
A descriptive phrase for something that can be inherited; explanatory rather than a precise technical term.
Eine vererbbare Einheit kann ein bestimmtes Merkmal beeinflussen.
Наследуемая единица может влиять на определённый признак.
A descriptive expression for something that carries hereditary information; it describes the function rather than naming the exact biological term.
Das Gen ist ein Träger der Erbinformation.
Ген является носителем наследственной информации.
A precise descriptive phrase for a gene as a part of DNA; very close in meaning, but explanatory rather than a fixed term.
Ein Gen ist ein Abschnitt der DNA mit einer bestimmten Funktion.
Ген — это участок ДНК с определённой функцией.
This is not a noun but a descriptive phrase about a gene’s function; useful for explanation, not as a technical term.
Ein Gen bestimmt Merkmale wie Augenfarbe oder Blutgruppe.
Ген определяет признаки, такие как цвет глаз или группа крови.
A descriptive phrase about where a gene is located; useful for explanation, but not a true synonym of "Gen".
Das Gen befindet sich auf dem Chromosom 7.
Ген находится на 7-й хромосоме.
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das Gen translation: gene. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce das Gen
/das ɡeːn/
das Gen translation
gene
das Gen transcription
/das ɡeːn/
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das Gen meaning: what does it mean?
ein Teil einer Zelle, der vererbte Merkmale steuert
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