supergene

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noun

A group of neighbouring genes on a chromosome that are inherited together because of close genetic linkage and are functionally related in an evolutionary sense.

Opposite
hypogene
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Meanings

nounsupergene (plural supergenes)

plural supergenes

  1. biologyA group of neighbouring genes on a chromosome that are inherited together because of close genetic linkage and are functionally related in an evolutionary sense.
adjectivesupergene (not comparable)
  1. not comparablegeographyleached and then deposited by descending waters

Synonyms & antonyms

Opposite
hypogene

Origin

From super- + gene.

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APA

supergene. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/supergene

MLA

“supergene.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/supergene. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “supergene,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/supergene.

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