polygene

Noun

A gene that has multiple alleles, each contributing to a specific trait or characteristic.

ریشه

From the Greek words 'poly' meaning 'many' and 'gene' meaning 'gene'.

مثال

• Polygenes play a role in determining complex traits like height and intelligence.
• The inheritance of polygenes can result in a wide range of phenotypic variations.
• Polygenes interact with environmental factors to influence an individual's traits.