X-linked gene
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
From the English letter 'X' denoting the chromosome, 'linked' from Old English 'gelincian' meaning 'to link', and 'gene' from Greek 'genos' meaning 'birth, race'.
مثال
- The mutation of the X-linked gene can cause certain genetic disorders.
- X-linked genes are passed from mother to son.
- Hemophilia is caused by a defect in an X-linked gene.
ترکیبهای رایج
X-linked gene mutation X-linked gene inheritance X-linked gene disorder
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- a gene located on an X chromosome