Collocations for gene - noun
ADJ.
dominant, recessive | abnormal, defective, mutant | human
VERB + GENE
carry, have
people who carry the gene that causes this disease
people who carry the gene that causes this disease
pass on
The gene is passed on to their children.
The gene is passed on to their children.
GENE + VERB
be responsible for sth, cause sth, control sth, influence sth
Genes control the development of an embryo.
Genes control the development of an embryo.
mutate
GENE + NOUN
pool
Scientists have estimated that a gene pool of at least 300 animals is necessary to maintain a healthy tiger population.
Scientists have estimated that a gene pool of at least 300 animals is necessary to maintain a healthy tiger population.
defect, mutation
Gene mutations are alterations in the DNA code.
Gene mutations are alterations in the DNA code.
sequence | therapy
PREP.
~ for
An individual may pass on to future generations its genes for tallness.
An individual may pass on to future generations its genes for tallness.