The cagA gene codes for one of the major H. pylori virulence proteins. Bacterial strains with the cagA gene are associated with an ability to cause ulcers. The cagA gene codes for a relatively long (1186-amino acid) protein.
The definition of implicit is, âimplied or understood though not plainly or directly expressed.â Something is, therefore, implicit when it is not directly stated but is either suggested in the wording or necessary to effectuate the purpose. For example, There is a morality implicit in his writings.
Definition of reciprocal. 1  1 : something in a reciprocal relationship to another. 2  2 : either of a pair of numbers (such as 2â3 and 3â2 or 9 and 1â9) whose product is one; broadly : multiplicative inverse.