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supergene
su·per·gene S0897250 (so͞o′pər-jēn′)n. A group of closely linked genes occupying a large chromosomal segment and frequently functioning as a genetic unit.supergene (ˈsuːpəˌdʒiːn) na cluster of closely-related genes, often with connected functionsadj(of a mineral) deposited by downward flow of groundwater(of a chemical process or enrichment) involving or caused by minerals deposited during downward flow of groundwatersu•per•gene (ˈsu pərˌdʒin) n. a portion of a chromosome consisting of linked genes that act as a single unit of inheritance. [1945–50] supergene
supergene[′sü·pər‚jēn] (genetics) A chromosomal segment protected from crossing over and therefore transmitted from generation to generation as if it were a single recon. (mineralogy) Referring to mineral deposits or enrichments formed by descending solutions. Also known as hypergene. supergene
supergene (so͞o′pər-jēn′)n. A group of closely linked genes occupying a large chromosomal segment and frequently functioning as a genetic unit.supergene a cluster of genes along a chromosome that, while closely located, may have unrelated functions. Supergenes may act as a single unit during RECOMBINATION in meiosis. |