genetic vs gene

genetic is not a noun while gene is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
genetic	No	Yes	No	No
gene	Yes	No	No	No

genetic (noun)	gene (noun)
	(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

genetic (adjective)	gene (adjective)
of or relating to the science of genetics
pertaining to or referring to origin
of or relating to or produced by or being a gene
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity