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Meaning of lethal gene | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Any gene that brings about the death of an organism carrying it; usually the result of a mutation.

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

lethal injection lethal time lethal white syndrome lethal yellowing lethal zone Lethality