modifier gene

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Noun modifier gene has 1 sense

modifier, modifier gene - a gene that modifies the effect produced by another gene
--₁ is a kind of gene, cistron, factor

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Modifier Gene

Definition: A modifier gene is a gene that affects the expression or phenotypic outcome of another gene. It can alter the effect of a gene mutation, resulting in variations in the severity or presentation of a particular trait or condition.

Examples:

The BRCA1 gene is a known modifier gene that can modify the risk of developing breast cancer.
In a study, researchers found that a modifier gene was responsible for the different responses to a medication among individuals with the same genetic mutation.
Scientists are still uncovering various modifier genes that may play a role in the progression of neurological disorders.

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