What does the cryptic crossword clue "DNA allotted to one and all of similar age (10)" mean?

The definition is "all of similar age". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GENE (synonym="GENE") + RATION (synonym="DNA allotted to one") = GENERATION; definition: "all of similar age" The answer is GENERATION.

DNA allotted to one and all of similar age (10)

Times Cryptic #29000 | 18 Across | 2024-08-20 flower

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