The phrase
"single gene" refers to a specific section of DNA that contains the instructions for making a particular characteristic or trait in a living organism. It means that this specific gene is responsible for influencing one specific thing about an organism, such as its eye color or the production of a certain protein.
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- Many are known to be caused by mutations in single genes, yet for the vast majority no treatments are available. (sciencemag.org)
- If the technique proves effective, the researchers say, it might be used for treating other types of diseases caused by single gene mutations. (salk.edu)
- The project was finished in 2001, but scientists are still working to identify single genes. (science-sparks.com)
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