Nuclear gene
Nuclear gene
A nuclear gene (pronunciation: /ˈnjuː.kli.ər dʒiːn/) is a gene located in the nucleus of a cell. It is a segment of DNA that is responsible for the physical and heritable characteristics or phenotype of an organism.
Etymology
The term "nuclear gene" is derived from the Latin word "nucleus" meaning "kernel" or "core", and the Greek word "genea" meaning "generation" or "race". It refers to the genes that are located in the nucleus, the core part of a cell where genetic material is stored.
Related terms
- DNA: Deoxyribonucleic acid, a molecule that carries most of the genetic instructions used in the development, functioning, and reproduction of all known living organisms and many viruses.
- Nucleus: A membrane-bound organelle that contains the cell's chromosomes.
- Chromosome: A thread-like structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.
- Phenotype: The set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.
- Genotype: The genetic constitution of an individual organism.
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Nuclear gene
- Wikipedia's article - Nuclear gene
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