
Gene
Usage in Metaphors
The word 'gene' can metaphorically describe non-biological traits, like behaviors or preferences assumed to be inherited.

She has a gene for music; her entire family are musicians.
Not Always Visible
'Gene' can refer to traits that are not always obvious; some genes can be 'silent' or not expressed.

Just because you can't roll your tongue doesn't mean you don't carry the gene.
Cultural Relevance
In discussions about nature vs. nurture, 'gene' often represents the 'nature' aspect of the debate.

His athleticism isn't just training; it's in his genes.
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