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2 | 36% | 9 | Phenomenon of gene regulation by which the presence of one gene alters the expression of another gene | |
3 | 28% | 4 | Certain transmission control | |
Certain Gene Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "ALLELE" which means:
- noun
- • (genetics) either of a pair (or series) of alternative forms of a gene that can occupy the same locus on a particular chromosome and that control the same character
An example sentence would be:
- • "The gene for eye color has two different alleles: blue and brown."
- • "In genetics, an allele is one of the possible alternative forms of a gene."
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New York Times22 Aug 1999 | Down 6 | |
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