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Y-linked gene

Y-linked gene

7.5
A gene on the Y chromosome that only fathers pass to their sons
  • noun
  • /waɪ lɪŋkt dʒin/
  • Specialized
translation icon : gen ligado al cromosoma Y
  • Inheritance of a Y-linked gene can only occur from father to son.

Examples

  • Scientists are studying a Y-linked gene that may influence male fertility.

  • The discovery of a new Y-linked gene helped explain a pattern of inheritance in the family.

  • The Y-linked gene is responsible for male fertility.

  • Many traits are determined by a Y-linked gene.

  • The inheritance of a Y-linked gene can only occur from father to son.

  • Scientists are studying a Y-linked gene that may influence male fertility.

  • The discovery of a Y-linked gene helped explain a pattern of inheritance in the family.

Synonyms

holandric gene
vsY-linked gene
  • Specialized
9.9

A gene on the Y chromosome passed only from father to son

means the same but is an alternative scientific term

How Sex-Linked

Y-linked gene
  • Specialized
7.5
X-linked gene
  • Specialized
7.1
sex-linked disorder
  • Specialized
6.2
autosomal recessive disease
  • Specialized
5.4

Surface Forms

Y-linked gene singular
Y-linked genes plural

Morphology

Y-linked + gene

The phrase is fully compositional: 'Y-linked' literally means 'linked to the Y (chromosome)' and combined with 'gene' yields 'a gene located on the Y chromosome.' This follows a regular modifier + noun pattern and is not idiomatic, so a B1 learner who knows 'Y' as the male chromosome (or the concept of chromosomes), 'linked' (connected) and 'gene' can reliably infer the meaning.

Etymology

The noun Y-linked gene names a gene on the Y chromosome, so it can be passed only 'from father to son'.