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I believe the answer is:

gene

(Other definitions for gene that I've seen before include "Hereditary DNA sequence" , "Hereditary molecule" , "and 16 Down: Rockabilly singer" , "A segment of DNA" , "Unit of heredity significance" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.
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