doublesex

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Definitions
  • A gene that is involved in the sex determination system of the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster, expressed in both male and female flies.

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Compound from English double + English sex (six, sexual activity, sexual union).

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sex

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six, sexual activity, sexual union

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🕕️ 🕡️

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