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(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…
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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
“genes were formerly called factors”
noun
an independent variable in statistics
noun
an abstract part of something
“jealousy was a component of his character”
noun
anything that contributes causally to a result
“a number of factors determined the outcome”
noun
a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
noun
any of the numbers (or symbols) that form a product when multiplied together
noun
one of two or more integers that can be exactly divided into another integer
“what are the 4 factors of 6?”
verb
resolve into factors
“a quantum computer can factor the number 15”
verb
consider as relevant when making a decision
“You must factor in the recent developments”
verb
be a contributing factor
“make things factor into a company's profitability”
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genes were formerly called factors
jealousy was a component of his character
two constituents of a musical composition are melody and harmony
the grammatical elements of a sentence
a key factor in her success
humor: an effective ingredient of a speech
a number of factors determined the outcome
what are the 4 factors of 6?
a quantum computer can factor the number 15
You must factor in the recent developments
make things factor into a company's profitability
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