supergene

English

Etymology

From super- +‎ gene.

Noun

supergene (plural supergenes)

1. (genetics) A group of neighbouring genes on a chromosome that are inherited together because of close genetic linkage and are functionally related in an evolutionary sense.

See also

• supergenome

Adjective

supergene (not comparable)

1. (geology, of a mineral) leached and then deposited by descending waters

Antonyms

• hypogene

German

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Adjective

supergene

1. inflection of supergen:
   1. strong/mixed nominative/accusative feminine singular
   2. strong nominative/accusative plural
   3. weak nominative all-gender singular
   4. weak accusative feminine/neuter singular