monogenic

Thân thiện

A single monogenic trait determines the flower's color in this pea plant.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to or controlled by a single gene: Describes an inheritable trait or characteristic that is determined by a single pair of genes.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Cystic fibrosis is a classic example of a monogenic disorder.
  • The inheritance pattern for this trait is monogenic, following simple Mendelian rules.
  • Researchers are studying monogenic forms of diabetes.

Advanced Usage

• "monogenic inheritance": The transmission of a trait controlled by a single gene locus.
  • Monogenic inheritance patterns are typically easier to predict than polygenic ones.
• "monogenic control": Regulation or determination by a single gene.
  • The flower color in Mendel's peas was under monogenic control.

Variants and Related Words

• Monogene (n, rare/technical): A gene responsible for a monogenic trait.
• Monogenically (adv): In a monogenic manner.
  • The disease is inherited monogenically.

Synonyms

• Single-gene: Controlled by a single gene.
• Mendelian: Often used synonymously for traits following simple inheritance patterns controlled by single genes.

Related Phrases

(Note: As a technical adjective, 'monogenic' does not commonly form phrasal verbs or idioms. It is primarily used in compound noun phrases.) - Monogenic disease/disorder: A disease caused by a defect in a single gene. - Monogenic trait/character: A characteristic determined by a single gene.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of or relating to an inheritable character that is controlled by a single pair of genes