Any hereditary element carried on the chromosomes, and sometimes in the cytoplasmic organelles, by which the characteristics of the plant are determined. Also see terms: Cytoplasm, Organelle.
Gene
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Any hereditary element carried on the chromosomes, and sometimes in the cytoplasmic organelles, by which the characteristics of the plant are determined. Also see terms: Cytoplasm, Organelle.