genesequence
nounUK /ˈdʒiːn siːkwəns/
US /ˈdʒin siːkwəns/
A gene sequence is the order of tiny parts in a gene that tells a living thing how to grow.
The scientist read the gene sequence to learn why the plant had blue flowers.
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2. The exact order of letters in a piece of DNA that scientists study.
They compared the gene sequence of the two mice.
3. A list of instructions stored in genes that a living thing passes to its babies.
The gene sequence decides the color of the puppy's fur.
4. The pattern of building blocks along a strand of genetic material.
A machine printed the gene sequence on a long strip of paper.