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pseudogene Definition

pseudo·gene (so̵̅o̅′dō jēn′)

noun

a genelike section of DNA that has no apparent function

pseudogene Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • processed: Our studies also suggest the existence of another processed pseudogene on chromosome 11.

Modifies a noun

  • sequence: In addition to pseudogene sequences, your output list may also contain RNA sequences known to form pseudoknots or sequences from the organism Pseudomonas.