lethal gene

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Definition of lethal gene in English English dictionary

any gene which brings about the death of an organism carrying it; usually the result of a mutation

any gene that has an effect that causes the death of the organism at any stage of life

A gene whose expression results in the death of the organism, usually during embryogenesis

Hyphenation

le·thal gene

Turkish pronunciation

lithıl cin

Pronunciation

/ˈlēᴛʜəl ˈʤēn/ /ˈliːθəl ˈʤiːn/