BRIDG Terminology
BRIDG Class Terminology
Gene
A functional unit of heredity that occupies a specific position (locus) on a particular chromosome, is capable of reproducing itself exactly at each cell division, and directs the formation of a protein or other product. Comment Requested: In interest of re-using existing standards, should the above definition of Gene be replaced by the following from the NLM - The basic physical and functional unit of heredity. It is made up of DNA and act as instructions to make molecules called proteins. [Source: http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/handbook/basics/gene] EXAMPLE(S): BRCA1 gene OTHER NAME(S): NOTE(S):
A functional unit of heredity which occupies a specific position on a particular chromosome and serves as the template for a product that contributes to a phenotype or a biological function.
BRIDG
C0017337
C16612
Gene
Gene
Gene
Gene or Genome
Genes
The functional and physical unit of heredity passed from parent to offspring. Genes are pieces of DNA, and most genes contain the information for making a specific protein.
The gene as a functional unit consists of a discrete segment of a giant DNA molecule containing the purine (adenine and guanine) and pyrimidine (cytosine and thymine) bases in the ordered and correct sequence that encodes a specific functional product (i.e., a protein or RNA molecule).
gene
Biological Process
Drug, Food, Chemical or Biomedical Material
Diagnostic or Prognostic Factor
Conceptual Entity
Property or Attribute
Biochemical Pathway
Experimental Organism Diagnosis
Experimental Organism Anatomical Concept
Gene Product
Retired Concept
Molecular Abnormality
Activity
Disease, Disorder or Finding
Manufactured Object