Cryptic crossword clue
Measure of genetic activity making teen jump about in lively gait 10

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
  1. The quality or state of being penetrant; power of entering or piercing; penetrating power.
  2. The proportion of individuals carrying a particular variation of a gene that also express an associated trait

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