gene

(noun)

a unit of heredity; a segment of DNA or RNA that is transmitted from one generation to the next, and that carries genetic information such as the sequence of amino acids for a protein

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Examples of gene in the following topics:

  • Chance Models in Genetics

    • Mendel said that factors, later called genes, normally occur in pairs in ordinary body cells, yet segregate during the formation of sex cells.
    • The dominant gene, such as the purple flower in Mendel's plants, will hide the recessive gene, the white flower.
    • After Mendel self-fertilized the F1 generation and obtained the 3:1 ratio, he correctly theorized that genes can be paired in three different ways for each trait: AA, aa, and Aa.
    • The upshot is that Mendel observed the presence of chance in relation to which gene-pairs a seed would get.
    • Because the number of pollen grains is large in comparison to the number of seeds, the selection of gene-pairs is essentially independent.

  • Statistical Literacy

    • In July of 2011, Gene Munster of Piper Jaffray reported the results of a survey in a note to clients.

  • Geometric distribution exercises

    • A husband and wife both have brown eyes but carry genes that make it possible for their children to have brown eyes (probability 0.75), blue eyes (0.125), or green eyes (0.125).

  • Distribution-Free Tests