GENES
/dʒiːnz/
5-letter word · 6 Scrabble points · 8 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of GENES
noun
- A theoretical unit of heredity of living organisms; a gene may take several values and in principle predetermines a precise trait of an organism's form (phenotype), such as hair color.
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A segment of DNA or RNA from a cell's or an organism's genome, that may take several forms and thus parameterizes a phenomenon, in general the structure of a protein; locus.
"A change in a gene is reflected in the protein or RNA molecule that it codes for."
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About the word GENES
Is "GENES" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "GENES" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "GENES" worth?
In Scrabble, "GENES" is worth 6 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 8 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 18.
What does "GENES" mean?
A theoretical unit of heredity of living organisms; a gene may take several values and in principle predetermines a precise trait of an organism's form (phenotype), such as hair color.
Does "GENES" have any anagrams?
No, "GENES" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.