genetics
The branch of biology that deals with the transmission and variation of inherited characteristics, in particular chromosomes and DNA.
Other meanings
The genetic makeup of a specific individual or species.
Synonyms
- genetic science
Related words
- anthropogenetics
- antigenetics
- archaeogenetics
- biogenetics
- cardiogenetics
- chemogenetics
- cytogenetics
- demogenetics
- dysgenetics
- ecogenetics
- epigenetics
- evolutionary genetics
Word history
From Ancient Greek "γένεσις" (origin).
Where this comes from
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