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(genetics) A segment of DNA that is part of the genome of an organism, and which is similar to a gene but does not code for a gene product.

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pseudogene

Source Word

pseudogene

Noun

(genetics) A segment of DNA that is part of the genome of an organism, and which is similar to a gene but does not code for a gene product.

Japanese Meaning

ゲノム内に存在するDNAの断片で、遺伝子に類似しているが、タンパク質やその他の遺伝子産物をコードしない

The researcher discovered a previously unknown pseudogene near the active gene cluster.

研究者は活性化した遺伝子クラスターの近くで、これまで知られていなかった偽遺伝子を発見した。

Sense（1）

(genetics) A segment of DNA that is part of the genome of an organism, and which is similar to a gene but does not code for a gene product.

pseudogenes

（ plural ）