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polygene
pol·y·gene P0424200 (pŏl′ē-jēn′)n. Any of a group of nonallelic genes, each having a small quantitative effect, that together produce a wide range of phenotypic variation. Also called multiple factor.polygene (ˈpɒlɪˌdʒiːn) n (Genetics) any of a group of genes that each produce a small quantitative effect on a particular characteristic of the phenotype, such as heightpol•y•gene (ˈpɒl iˌdʒin)
n. any of a group of genes that act together cumulatively to produce a trait, as stature or skin pigmentation. [1940–45; back formation from polygenic; see poly-, gene, -ic] pol`y•gen′ic (-ˈdʒɛn ɪk) adj. Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | polygene - a gene that by itself has little effect on the phenotype but which can act together with others to produce observable variationscistron, gene, factor - (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; "genes were formerly called factors" |
polygene
polygene[′päl·i‚jēn] (genetics) One of a group of nonallelic genes that collectively control a quantitative character. (geology) An igneous rock composed of two or more minerals. Also known as polymere. polygene
polygene [pol´e-jēn] a group of nonallelic genes that interact to influence the same character with additive effect.pol·y·gene (pol'ē-jēn), One of many genes that contribute to the phenotypic value of a measurable phenotype.polygene (pŏl′ē-jēn′)n. Any of a group of nonallelic genes, each having a small quantitative effect, that together produce a wide range of phenotypic variation. Also called multiple factor.pol·y·gene (pol'ē-jēn) One of many genes that contribute to the phenotypic value of a measurable phenotype. polygene
Words related to polygenenoun a gene that by itself has little effect on the phenotype but which can act together with others to produce observable variationsRelated Words |