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“Genes” or “Jeans”

Overview

genes / jeans are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

genes: (noun) (genetics) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain; it can include regions preceding and following the coding DNA as well as introns between the exons; it is considered a unit of heredity.

jeans: (noun) (usually plural) close-fitting trousers of heavy denim for manual work or casual wear.

Pronunciation

genes: jh·IY·n·z

jeans: jh·IY·n·z

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Examples in Context

Examples of “genes”

  • …chromosome affecting the transcription of genes.
  • …to produce mice lacking the genes for the two known autoantigens,…
  • …on the X chromosome and genes with sex-biased expression in Drosophila.
  • …and the PHA synthase (phaC) genes have been used to characterise…
  • …of Asian and East African genes."
  • …of class II major histocompatibility genes.
  • …a hundred times as many genes in total as there are…
  • …that each organism has two genes per trait, which segregate when…
  • …gene, and the representation of genes encoding glutamate synthase/degradation or other…
  • Mutations in several genes involved in the G2/M transition…

Examples of “jeans”

  • …speaks softly, "Girls can wear jeans and cut their hair short,…
  • …Brooks, Gerald Case and Lyn Evans.
  • …indigo, the blue of blue jeans.
  • …singers wore white T-shirts and jeans and during the end of…
  • …and second-hand cheap clothing, shoes, jeans, toys.
  • Zippers are found on trousers, jeans, jackets, and luggage.
  • Blue Jeans (1917)
  • Armani Jeans Milano - Whirlpool Varese 3-1…
  • …just started doing things like jeans and T-shirts, and stuff that…
  • …modeled for Guess and Levi's Jeans.


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