What is another word for elementary gene?
Pronunciation: [ˌɛlɪmˈɛntəɹi d͡ʒˈiːn] (IPA) 
An elementary gene is a fundamental unit of heredity, responsible for the transmission of genetic traits from one generation to another. Synonyms for the term "elementary gene" include gene locus, genetic marker, molecular allele, and genomic sequence. A gene locus refers to the specific location of a gene on a chromosome, while a genetic marker is a DNA sequence used to identify the location of a gene or genetic trait. Molecular allele refers to different versions of a gene that exist within a population, and genomic sequence refers to the complete set of genetic material in an organism's DNA. Regardless of the synonym used, the elementary gene remains a critical component of genetics and inheritance.
