Definitions
Having two mutations on two genes on the same chromosome of a homologous pair.
Word origin
From Latin cis (“on this side (of), on the near or same side”). Doublet of he, it, here, hither, and hence.
Used in a sentence
“However, a cis double bond causes a kink in the chain. (A cis double bond introduces a bend of about 42 into the linear hydrocarbon chain.)”
“A cis double bond is one where the hydrogen atoms are both on the same side. In contrast, a trans double bond has them on the opposite side.”
“The cis effect is the labilization of ligands which are cis to certain other ligands.”
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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“Not trans”3 letters
02“Same side, prefix”3 letters
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