genetic segment
nounUK /dʒəˈnɛtɪk ˈsɛɡmənt/
US /dʒəˈnɛtɪk ˈsɛɡmənt/
A small piece of the instructions inside a living thing that tells its body how to grow.
Scientists found a genetic segment that helps the plant survive in dry weather.
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2. A specific stretch of DNA that carries information for a trait.
The genetic segment responsible for eye color was identified in the study.
3. A part of a gene that can be copied or moved during genetic engineering.
Researchers inserted a genetic segment into the bacterium to produce insulin.
4. A section of a chromosome studied for its role in inherited diseases.
A genetic segment on chromosome 7 is linked to the disorder.