Phrases with «ancestral genes»

"Ancestral genes" refers to the genes or genetic material that have been passed down from our ancestors through generations. These genes carry traits and characteristics that have been inherited from our parents, grandparents, and even further back in our family tree. They play a significant role in shaping who we are physically and in some cases, even influence our behavior and predisposition to certain diseases. Full definition

ancestral genes

Sentences with «ancestral genes»

«Although we saw some of the hallmark characteristics of bilateral growth and development, we don't believe Dickinsonia was a precursor to today's bilaterians, rather that these are two distinct groups that shared a common set of ancestral genes that are present throughout the animal lineage,» Evans said. (sciencedaily.com)
They report that the genes encoding the different subunits of PDE6 in cones and rods arose from ancestral genes that duplicated in the early vertebrate genome doublings, and further expanded in teleosts due to the extra genome duplication that took place in this lineage. (scilifelab.se)
The genes that encode these proteins are thought to have arisen from a single ancestral gene after a whole - genome duplication around 100 million years ago. (yeastgenome.org)
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Phrases with «ancestral genes»

Sentences with «ancestral genes»

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