Preferred Term:
genes
Definition:
The fundamental physical and functional unit of heredity. A gene is typically a specific segment of a chromosome and encodes a specific functional product (such as a protein or RNA molecule).
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
Broader Concept:
Narrower Concepts:
Entry Terms:
- cistron
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/6539
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