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(genetics) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain; it can include regions preceding and following the coding DNA as well as introns between the exons; it is considered a unit of heredity
genes were formerly called factors
(noun) ingredient, constituent, component, element
an abstract part of something
jealousy was a component of his character; two constituents of a musical composition are melody and harmony; the grammatical elements of a sentence; a key factor in her success; humor: an effective ingredient of a speech
a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
(noun) divisor
one of two or more integers that can be exactly divided into another integer
what are the 4 factors of 6?
(verb) factor in, factor out
resolve into factors
a quantum computer can factor the number 15
(verb) factor in, factor out
consider as relevant when making a decision
You must factor in the recent developments