Pleiotropy

Meaning of the word

Pleiotropy 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 “pleotropy” originates in the ancient Greek, being formed by the junction of the terms “pleio” (many) and “trops” (directions). This combination of words represents the idea of ​​multiple directions or effects.

Word adverbs

– Pleiotropically

Conjunctions of the word

– AND
– or
– But
– Although
– However

Synonyms of the word

– Polyphony
– Genetic Polyphony
– phenotypic polyphony

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 phenotype of an organism.

Phrases that the word applies

– Pleiotropy is an important concept in genetics.
– Pleotropy can result in unexpected effects on an organism.
– Pleiotropy is an example of how a single gene can impact on various characteristics.

Examples of the word in text

Pleotropy can be observed in a gene that controls the eye color of an organism. This gene can influence not only eye color but also pigmentation of skin and hair. This is because the gene affects melanin production, which is responsible for color in various parts of the body.

Rhymes with the word

– Tagopia
– Anthropia
– Biology
– Copy
– Entropy

Anagrams with the word

– Polyteíparo
– Polyteiropa
– Polyteiriro-PA