SUPERGENE
Etymology
Noun
supergene (plural supergenes)
(genetics) 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.
Adjective
supergene (not comparable)
(geology, of a mineral) leached and then deposited by descending waters
Antonyms
• hypogene
Source: Wiktionary
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BEAR
(verb) have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices; “She bears the title of Duchess”; “He held the governorship for almost a decade”
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