gene trait

[/dʒiːn treɪt/]
nounpl: gene traits
traço gênico
1. A characteristic or feature of an organism that is controlled by one or more genes and can be passed from parents to offspring
Eye color is a gene trait that is inherited from both parents.
A cor dos olhos é um traço gênico que é herdado de ambos os pais.
2. An observable or measurable characteristic resulting from the expression of genetic material
Height is a complex gene trait influenced by multiple genes and environmental factors.
A altura é um traço gênico complexo influenciado por múltiplos genes e fatores ambientais.
In both Brazilian and American educational contexts, the term 'gene trait' is primarily used in biology and genetics curricula. It reflects modern understanding of heredity and is essential terminology for discussing inheritance patterns, evolution, and genetic counseling. The concept has become increasingly important in discussions of personalized medicine and genetic testing.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
hereditary traitgenetic traitinherited characteristicphenotypic feature
Antonyms / Antônimos
acquired traitenvironmental traitnon-hereditary characteristic

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
traço gênico
standard term used in genetics and biology education
Brazil
característica hereditária
alternative, more general term
Portugal
traço genético
common variation used in European Portuguese
USA
gene trait
standard scientific terminology in English-speaking countries

Related Words

genotypephenotypealleleinheritanceDNAchromosomemutationheredity

Related Idioms & Phrases

hereditary trait runs in the family
it's in the genes
genetic predisposition
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