lethal gene
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le′thal gene′
n.
a gene that under certain conditions causes the death of an organism. Also called le′thal fac`tor, le′thal muta′tion.
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Noun | 1. | lethal gene - any gene that has an effect that causes the death of the organism at any stage of life |
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le·thal gene
n. factor letal que previene el desarrollo y causa la muerte de un organismo.
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