Suppresser Gene (Noun)
Meaning
A gene that suppresses the phenotypic expression of another gene (especially of a mutant gene).
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The suppresser gene functioned to regulate the detrimental effects of the mutant gene on the organism's development.
- Researchers identified a suppresser gene that was capable of mitigating the severe symptoms associated with the inherited disorder.
- In some cases, a suppresser gene can mask the phenotypic effects of a mutation, allowing the individual to remain asymptomatic.
- Studies have shown that certain suppresser genes can modulate the expression of oncogenes, potentially reducing the risk of cancer.
- The team of scientists worked to isolate the specific suppresser gene responsible for suppressing the mutated gene's influence on the plant's growth patterns.