Hereditary unit Crossword Clue

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Best Answer:
GENE

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Hereditary unit" has the answer "GENE".

This clue refers to a term commonly used in biology and genetics. Here's why this clue has the answer "GENE":

  1. Hereditary: The word "hereditary" indicates that the clue is related to something passed down from one generation to another. In genetics, heredity refers to the transmission of traits from parents to offspring.
  2. Unit: The word "unit" suggests that the answer should be a single component or element. In genetics, a gene is considered the fundamental unit of heredity.
  3. Gene: A gene is a segment of DNA that contains the instructions for building and maintaining an organism's traits. It determines various characteristics, such as eye color, height, and susceptibility to certain diseases. Genes are inherited from parents and are responsible for the similarities and differences between individuals.

Therefore, the answer "GENE" perfectly matches the clue "Hereditary unit," as it represents the fundamental unit of heredity and the basis for the inheritance of traits.



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Definition of "GENE"

(in informal use) a unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring

Example :
  • playing tennis is in my genes

  •  The Crossword clue "Hereditary unit" published 90 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 
    CrosswordDateAnswer
    Evening Standard - Easy13 March 2025GENE
    Universal1 March 2025GENE
    Eugene Sheffer – King Feature Syndicate13 February 2025GENE
    Daily Themed15 January 2025GENE
    Mirror classic10 January 2025GENE
    Metro Quick6 June 2024GENE
    Mirror quick20 July 2023GENE
    L.A. Times Daily18 November 2021GENE
    New York Times3 August 2015GENE
    Premier Sunday – King Feature Syndicate5 July 2015GENE
    The A.V Club11 April 2012GENE
    USA Today22 November 2006GENE


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