lethal gene
lethal gene · lethal genes
Any gene that brings about the death of an organism carrying itAny gene that brings about the death of an organism carrying it; usually the result of a mutation.
Meaning
1 sensesAny gene that brings about the death of an organism carrying it; usually the result of a mutation.
More definitions
- any gene that has an effect that causes the death of the organism at any stage of life
Forms
plural: lethal genes| Singular | lethal gene |
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See also
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