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intergenic

intergenic

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Interactions in which different genes affect each other
  • adjective
  • /ˌɪntərˈdʒɛnɪk/
  • Specialized
: intergénico
  • Understanding intergenic relationships is crucial for genetic engineering and biotechnology.

Examples

  • Could I work out the intergenic signals in the promoter regions?

  • The researchers focused on the intergenic interactions that influence gene expression.

  • The study revealed several intergenic regions that play important roles in regulatory functions.

Surface Forms

intergenic positive

Morphology

intergenic = genic (semi-transparent) = inter + gene + ic

Adding inter- to the gene-related base straightforwardly yields the meaning 'between genes'.

Etymology

Intergenic comes from inter- 'between' and genic from gene, so it literally means 'between genes'. That is why people use intergenic to describe actions or effects that happen 'between genes', when one gene changes or helps the work of another.