gene evolution

[/dʒiːn ɪˌvɒˈluːʃən/]
nounfemininepl: evoluções gênicas / evoluções de genes
evolução gênica
1. The process of change in the genetic material of populations over successive generations through mechanisms such as natural selection, genetic drift, and mutation
Gene evolution explains how organisms adapt to their environments over time.
A evolução gênica explica como os organismos se adaptam aos seus ambientes ao longo do tempo.
2. The study of how genes change, diverge, and are modified within species and across evolutionary time scales
Molecular biologists use DNA sequencing to track gene evolution across different species.
Os biólogos moleculares usam sequenciamento de DNA para rastrear a evolução gênica em diferentes espécies.
3. The accumulation of mutations and variations in DNA sequences that lead to genetic diversity and speciation
Gene evolution is fundamental to understanding the origin of new species.
A evolução gênica é fundamental para compreender a origem de novas espécies.
Gene evolution is a cornerstone concept in Brazilian and Portuguese scientific education. It bridges evolutionary biology with molecular biology and is heavily emphasized in university programs. The term is used in both academic publications and educational contexts, with Portugal using 'génica' spelling while Brazil uses 'gênica'.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
genetic evolutionmolecular evolutionevolução genéticaevolução molecular
Antonyms / Antônimos
genetic stasisgenetic fixation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
evolução gênica
Standard term used in academic and scientific contexts
São Paulo
evolução gênica / evolução genética
Both terms are commonly used in universities and research institutions
Rio de Janeiro
evolução gênica
Preferred in biological sciences departments
Portugal
evolução génica
Portuguese spelling variation using 'génica' instead of 'gênica'

Related Words

natural selectionmutationgenetic driftadaptationspeciationDNAgenomeseleção naturalmutaçãoderiva genética

Related Idioms & Phrases

evolutionary arms race
corrida evolutiva armamentista
survival of the fittest
sobrevivência do mais apto
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