Phenomena and Processes

Microbial Genes

The functional hereditary units of a microorganism.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The functional hereditary units of a microorganism.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Genes, Microbial
  • Gene, Microbial
  • Microbial Gene

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Aspects Covered

5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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Indexing Annotation

general or unspecified; prefer specifics

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History Note

2014

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Previous Indexing

  • Genes or specifics (1996-2013)

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  1. G05.360w.340w.024.340w.364
  2. G05.360w.340w.358.024

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QW 46

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Microbial Genes. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D064351. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D064351
  2. Microbial Genes. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q70698178