Collocations for gene - noun
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.
inherit
identify, map
We may be able to identify the genes responsible for disease resistance.
identify, map
We may be able to identify the genes responsible for disease resistance.
gene + VERB
affect sth,
be responsible for sth,
cause sth,
control sth,
influence sth
Genes control the development of an embryo.
Genes control the development of an embryo.
evolve,
mutate
gene + NOUN
pool
A gene pool of at least 300 animals is necessary to maintain a healthy tiger population.
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
therapy
PREPOSITION
gene 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.