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Oncogene

Biology; Genetics

A gene that is inappropriately expressed is called as oncogene and it leads to cancer.

Copy number

Biology; Genetics

Gene copy number (also called "copy number variants" refers to the genetic trait of differences in the number of copies of a particular gene present in the genome of an individual.

Male

Biology; Genetics

Belonging to the sex that can fertilise eggs and father young. A male animal, plant, flower, or flower part.

Morgan

Biology; Genetics

American biologist who studied the genetics of fruit flies. His experiments showed the importance of genes in passing on traits.

Hyperinsulinism

Biology; Genetics

A syndrome with excessively high insulin levels in the blood; it may cause hypoglycemia; aetiology of hyperinsulinism varies, including hypersecretion of a beta cell tumor, autoantibodies against ...