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Plangene

Definition:

A plangene is a gene which is responsible for the development and coordination of the shape and growth of an organism or body part.

Usage:

Noun:

The plangene plays a crucial role in determining the size and patterning of the wings in butterflies.

Verb:

Scientists are studying how certain environmental factors can plangene the growth of flowers.

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