ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Photogene

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈfəʊtəʊd͡ʒiːn/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Photogene is a noun meaning (genetics) A gene involved in photosynthesis.

Meaning

(genetics) A gene involved in photosynthesis.

More Meanings

  1. (obsolete) A photograph.
  2. (archaic) An afterimage.

Example Sentences

1864-1898, Herbert Spencer, Principles of Biology In youth , the visual apparatus is so quickly restored to its state of integrity , that many of these photogenes, as they are called , cannot be perceived .

Word Forms

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Related dictionary entries include photogalvanography, graphone, groupie, gazogene, photoglottography, generant.

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