The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word PENETRANCE
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The straight part
We know that "Measure of genetic activity" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case measure of genetic activity = penetrance.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does PENETRANCE mean?
PENETRANCE noun- The quality or state of being penetrant; power of entering or piercing; penetrating power.
- The proportion of individuals carrying a particular variation of a gene that also express an associated trait