Definitions for "Gene family"
(see multigene family)
A set of identical, or once-identical, genes, derived from a single parent gene; need not be on the same chromosomes; classic example is the globin family in vertebrates.
a set of gene s defined by presumed homology , i
Group of closely related genes that make similar products.Two or more genes that are related by divergent evolution from a common ancestor, either by speciation or gene duplication.
Group of closely related genes that makes similar products.
a group of closely related genes that produce similar protein products