What does polygene mean?
Definitions for polygene
ˈpɒl iˌdʒinpo·ly·gene
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Princeton's WordNet
polygenenoun
a gene that by itself has little effect on the phenotype but which can act together with others to produce observable variations
Wiktionary
polygenenoun
A group of nonallelic genes that act together to produce phenotype variations
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polygene
A polygene, also known as a multiple gene or quantitative gene, refers to a group of genes that collectively influence a single phenotypic characteristic or quantitative trait in an organism. These traits show continuous variation and the effects of individual genes are usually small. These genetic traits are often influenced by environmental factors as well. Common examples of polygenic traits include height, skin color, and body weight.
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Polygene
A polygene, multiple factor, multiple gene inheritance, or quantitative gene is a group of non-allelic genes that together influence a phenotypic trait. The precise loci or identities of the non-allelic genes are often unknown to biologists. Advances in statistical methodology and high throughput sequencing are, however, allowing researchers to locate candidate genes for the trait. These genes are generally pleiotropic as well. The genes that contribute to type 2 diabetes are thought to be mostly polygenes. Traits with polygenic determinism correspond to the classical quantitative characters, as opposed to the qualitative characters with monogenic or oligogenic determinism.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of polygene in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of polygene in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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