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\sˈɪstɹɒn], \sˈɪstɹɒn], \s_ˈɪ_s_t_ɹ_ɒ_n]\
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(genetics) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain; it can include regions preceding and following the coding DNA as well as introns between the exons; it is considered a unit of heredity; "genes were formerly called factors"
By Princeton University
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Genes that code for proteins required for the enzymatic and structural functions of cells. They include developmental and differentiated genes.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Quinones
- Hydrocarbon rings which contain two moieties position. They can be substituted in any position except at the ketone groups.