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genetics
[juh-net-iks]
noun
Biology.the science of heredity, dealing with resemblances and differences of related organisms resulting from the interaction of their genes and the environment.
the genetic properties and phenomena of an organism.
genetics
/ ɪˈɛɪ /
noun
(functioning as singular) the branch of biology concerned with the study of heredity and variation in organisms
the genetic features and constitution of a single organism, species, or group
genetics
The scientific study of the principles of heredity and the variation of inherited traits among related organisms.
genetics
The study of heredity, or how the characteristics of living things are transmitted from one generation to the next. Every living thing contains the genetic material that makes up DNA molecules. This material is passed on when organisms reproduce. The basic unit of heredity is the gene. (See chromosomes; dominant trait; genetic code; Gregor Mendel; recessive trait; and sexual reproduction.)
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Example Sentences
This plant's self-editing genetics, he said, make it "unique and interesting."
It has been known for decades that it is genetics that gives orange tabby cats their distinctive colouring, but exactly where in the genetic code has evaded scientists till now.
Now a university professor, she also leads a genetics education centre and works to expand testing in the north-east of Brazil.
Over a period of about three months, a genetics team will "make a bespoke test to find the gene within my eggs," Lucy explains.
A lifetime of data is being gathered that could reveal links between the brain development of the children being studied now and the health, experiences and genetics of their parents.
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