genetics

/dʒɛˈnɛ.tɪks/ · noun

Meaning

The branch of biology that deals with the transmission and variation of inherited characteristics, in particular chromosomes and DNA.
The genetic makeup of a specific individual or species.

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Related words

genetic science(English)gene(English)genomics(English)dna(English)genomic(English)breeding(English)cancer(English)inheritance(English)rubus(English)heredity(English)geneticist(English)immunology(English)

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