Pleotropism

Meaning of the word

Pleotropism is a term used in genetics to describe a phenomenon in which a single gene affects multiple characteristics or traces in an organism.

Origin of the word

The word “pleiotropism” originates in the ancient Greek, being formed by the junction of the terms “pleio” (many) and “tropism” (affinity). Therefore, its literal meaning is “affinity for many.”

Word adverbs

– Pleiotropically

Conjunctions of the word

– AND
– or
– But
– Although
– Therefore

Synonyms of the word

– Polyfacetism
– Polyfunctionality
– Multifunctionality

Word Definitions

– Genetic phenomenon in which a single gene affects multiple characteristics in an organism.
– characteristic of a gene that influences different aspects of the development or functioning of an organism.

Phrases that the word applies

– Pleotropism is an important concept in genetics.
– Pleotropism can result in beneficial or harmful effects to an organism.
– The study of pleotropism helps to understand the complexity of biological systems.

Examples of the word in text

– The eye color gene in humans can also influence susceptibility to certain diseases, demonstrating a case of pleotropism.
– Pleotropism can be observed in plants, where a gene can affect both plant height and fruit production.

Rhymes with the word

– Altruism
– Selfishness
– Magnetism
– Realism
– Idealism

Anagrams with the word

– POLYMETROPISM
– Polissemiotrop
– Polysemotropio
– Polysemotrop