Genic

Genic

Genic (pronounced: /ˈdʒɛnɪk/) is an adjective that pertains to, or is produced by, genes. The term is derived from the Greek word "genos" meaning race, kind, or family.

Etymology

The term "genic" is derived from the Greek word "genos" which means race, kind, or family. It is combined with the suffix "-ic" which is used in English to form adjectives with the sense ‘of, relating to, or belonging to’.

Related Terms

• Gene: A unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring.
• Genetics: The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.
• Genome: The complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or organism.
• Genotype: The genetic constitution of an individual organism.
• Phenotype: The set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.
• Allele: One of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome.
• Chromosome: A thread-like structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.

See Also

• Molecular genetics
• Genetic variation
• Genetic disorder
• Genetic engineering

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Genic
• Wikipedia's article - Genic

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