This article provides a comprehensive list of words containing the prefix “gen” and explains their meanings.
- Generate- To produce or create something.
- Generation- All of the people born and living around the same time.
- Generator- A machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.
- Genesis- The origin or mode of formation of something.
- Genetic- Relating to genes or heredity.
- Genealogy- A line of descent traced continuously from an ancestor.
- Gene- A unit of heredity that is transferred from a parent to offspring.
- Genotype- The genetic constitution of an individual organism.
- Genomics- The branch of molecular biology concerned with the structure, function, evolution, and mapping of genomes.
- Genus- A principal taxonomic category that ranks above species and below family.
- General- Affecting or concerning all or most people, places, or things.
- Generalize- Make a general or broad statement by inferring from specific cases.
- Generous- Showing a readiness to give more of something than is strictly necessary or expected.
- Genuine- Truly what something is said to be; authentic.
- Genre- A category of artistic composition, as in music or literature, characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.
- Genial- Friendly and cheerful.
- Generic- Characteristic of or relating to a class or group of things; not specific.
- Generalist- A person competent in several different fields or activities.
- Generalization- A general statement or concept obtained by inference from specific cases.
- Generality- The quality or state of being general.
- Generally- In most cases; usually.
- Generative- Having the ability to produce or create something.
- Gender- The state of being male or female.
- Gentry- People of good social position, specifically the class of people next below the nobility in position and birth.
- Gentile- A person who is not Jewish.
- Gentility- Social superiority as demonstrated by polite and respectable manners, behavior, or appearances.
- Gentle- Having or showing a mild, kind, or tender temperament or character.
- Gentleman- A chivalrous, courteous, or honorable man.
- Gentlewoman- A woman of noble or gentle birth.
- Genealogical- Relating to the study or tracing of lines of family descent.
- Genital- Relating to the reproductive organs.
- Genitalia- The organs of reproduction, especially the external sexual organs.
- Genuflect- Lower one’s body briefly by bending one knee to the ground, typically in worship or as a sign of respect.
- Geneticist- A biologist who studies genetics.
- Genotypic- Relating to the genotype.
- Genomic- Of or relating to genomes.
- Genomically- In a way that relates to the genome.
- Gene- editing – The process of making precise and targeted changes to the DNA of living organisms.
- Genus- species – Referring to the taxonomic classification of organisms by genus and species.
- Generousness- The quality of being kind and generous.
- Generalship- The skills or qualities of a good general.
- Gendered- Influenced by the cultural norms associated with a particular gender.
- Gender- neutral – Suitable for, applicable to, or common to both male and female genders.
- Gender identity- A person’s perception of having a particular gender, which may or may not correspond with their birth sex.
- Gender fluid- A person who does not identify themselves as having a fixed gender.
- Gender role- The role or behavior learned by a person as appropriate to their gender, determined by prevailing cultural norms.
- Genomic data- Information derived from the entire genome of an organism.
- Genetic code- The nucleotide triplets of DNA and RNA molecules that carry genetic information in living cells.
- Gene therapy- The transplantation of normal genes into cells in place of missing or defective ones to correct genetic disorders.
- Gene pool- The stock of different genes in an interbreeding population.
- Germinal- Relating to or of the nature of a germ cell or embryo.
- Germinate- To begin to grow or develop.
- Germination- The process by which a plant grows from a seed.
- Germinal center- A site within secondary lymphoid organs where mature B lymphocytes proliferate, differentiate, and mutate their antibody genes.
- Germplasm- Living genetic resources such as seeds or tissues that are maintained for breeding, research, and conservation in agriculture.
- Genopolitics- The study of the genetic basis of political behavior and attitudes.
- Genotoxic- Describes agents or substances that damage the genetic information within a cell causing mutations, which may lead to cancer.
- Genotoxicity- The property of chemical agents that damages the genetic information within a cell and causes mutations.
- Genetically modified- Organisms whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques.
- Genetically engineered- The deliberate modification of the characteristics of an organism by manipulating its genetic material.
- Genetic drift- Variation in the relative frequency of different genotypes in a small population owing to the chance disappearance of particular genes as individuals die or do not reproduce.
- Genetic map- A map of the relative positions of genetic markers on a chromosome, determined by how often the markers are inherited together.
- Gene pool diversity- The total number of genetic characteristics in the genetic makeup of a species.
- Genetic modification- The process of altering the genetic makeup of an organism using biotechnology.
- Genetic screening- Testing to identify individuals at risk for or carrying a genetic disorder.
- Gene expression- The process by which information from a gene is used in the synthesis of a functional gene product, often protein.
- Gene silencing- The regulation of gene expression in a cell to prevent the expression of a certain gene.
- Genotypic variation- Differences in the genetic makeup among individuals within a population.
- Geneticist’s workbench- Tools and techniques used by geneticists for studying genes.
- Genetic fingerprinting- A technique used to identify individuals by characteristics of their DNA.
- Genetic markers- Specific sequences of DNA that can be used to identify a particular gene or trait.
- Genetic predisposition- An increased likelihood of developing a particular disease based on a person’s genetic makeup.
- Genotypic screening- The process of testing for specific genotypes within a population.
- Genetic counseling- Advising individuals and families on the likelihood of developing or transmitting genetic disorders.
- Genetic load- The presence of unfavorable genetic material in the genes of a population.
- Genetic kinship- The degree of genetic relationship between individuals.
- Gene mutation- A permanent alteration in the DNA sequence that makes up a gene.
- Gene conversion- The process by which one DNA sequence replaces a homologous sequence such that the sequences become identical after the conversion event.
- Genetic bottleneck- An event that drastically reduces the size of a population, leading to a loss of genetic diversity.
- Genoarchitecture- The spatial distribution of gene expression in a developing organism.
- Genotoxic agents- Substances that cause damage to genetic material, leading to mutations.
- Genomic imprinting- A genetic phenomenon by which certain genes are expressed in a parent-of-origin-specific manner.
- Genetic mosaic- An organism or part of an organism composed of cells with different genotypes.
- Germplasm bank- A repository where genetic material in the form of seeds, tissue, or breeding lines is stored for conservation and use in breeding.
- Genetic recombination- The exchange of genetic material between different chromosomes or between different regions within a single chromosome.
- Genome editing- The use of biotechnological tools to modify the DNA of an organism.
- Genetics research- The scientific study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in living organisms.
- Genomic hybridization- The process of combining the DNA of two different sources to study differences in genomic content.
- Gene editing technologies- Tools such as CRISPR-Cas9 that allow scientists to alter an organism’s DNA.
- Genomic therapy- The treatment of diseases through the manipulation of an organism’s genome.
- Genotypic correlation- The degree to which a trait is correlated genetically within a population.
- Gene sequence analysis- The study of the nucleotide sequence of genes to understand their structure and function.
- Genetic architecture- The underlying genetic basis of a phenotypic trait.
- Gene bank- A facility where genetic material is stored for research and breeding.
- Genetic heritage- The genetic characteristics and traits inherited from ancestors.
- Gene nomenclature- The system of naming genes in a standardized manner.
- Genesect- A term sometimes used to describe organisms with modified genes.
- Genomic instability- Increased tendency of an organism’s genes to acquire mutations.
- Gene clusters- Groups of two or more genes found within an organism’s DNA that encode similar polypeptides or proteins.
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