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