di thể

Di thể quyết định nhiều đặc điểm của sinh vật.

Definition

1. Noun (Biology, Anatomy, less common):
   • Gene: The basic unit of heredity, a segment of DNA that codes for a specific trait or function. This term is an older, less frequently used synonym for the modern word "gen" in Vietnamese.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Di thể quyết định nhiều đặc điểm của sinh vật. (Genes determine many characteristics of an organism.)
  • Các nhà khoa học đang nghiên cứu di thể liên quan đến bệnh này. (Scientists are researching the genes related to this disease.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is considered archaic in modern scientific Vietnamese. It is primarily encountered in older texts or specialized historical contexts. The contemporary and standard term is "gen".

Variants and Related Words

• Gen (n): The modern, standard Vietnamese term for "gene".
  • Công nghệ gen đã có những bước tiến lớn. (Gene technology has made great advances.)

Synonyms

• Gene: The English equivalent and the concept described.
• Hereditary unit: A descriptive synonym.

Notes on Usage

• "Di thể" is rarely used in everyday or contemporary scientific language. Learners should prioritize using "gen" for clarity and modern accuracy. Understanding "di thể" is useful for reading older academic materials.