Plasmagene

Meaning of the word

The word “plasmagene” refers to a term used in genetics to describe a gene that is present in cell cytoplasm.

Origin of the word

The word “plasmagene” originates in Greek, being formed by the junction of the terms “plasma” (which means “moldable substance”) and “gene” (which refers to a hereditary unit).

Word adverbs

There are no specific adverbs related to the word “plasmagene”.

Conjunctions of the word

There are no specific conjunctions related to the word “plasmagene”.

Synonyms of the word

Some synonyms for “plasmagene” are: Extranuclear gene, cytoplasmic gene.

Word Definitions

– GENERAL IN THE CELL CYTOPLASM.
– Gene that is not located in the cell nucleus.

Phrases that the word applies

– Plasmagene is responsible for the transmission of hereditary characteristics through cytoplasm.
– Some plasmagenes are transmitted only by maternal lineage.

Examples of the word in text

– The study of plasmagenes has been fundamental to understand the inheritance of specific characteristics in certain species.
– Plasmagenes transfer between cells can occur through bacterial conjugation processes.

Rhymes with the word

– genes
– CENES
– Crenes
– Menes

Anagrams with the word

– No anagrams were found with the word “Plasmagene”.

Sources:

1. https://www.genetics.org/content/1/5/509
2. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/s0022519383710192 < Li>