plasmagene
/ˈplæzməˌdʒin/
noun
- A gene located in the cytoplasm of a cell, rather than in the nucleus, often found in mitochondria or chloroplasts.
- A plasmagene is passed from mother to offspring through the egg cell.
- The scientist identified a plasmagene responsible for the color of the algae.
- Mutations in a plasmagene can affect how a plant produces energy.