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genetics

[ juh-net-iks ]

noun

, (used with a singular verb)
  1. Biology. the science of heredity, dealing with resemblances and differences of related organisms resulting from the interaction of their genes and the environment.
  2. the genetic properties and phenomena of an organism.


genetics

/ dʒɪˈnɛtɪks /

noun

  1. functioning as singular the branch of biology concerned with the study of heredity and variation in organisms
  2. the genetic features and constitution of a single organism, species, or group


genetics

/ jə-nĕtĭks /

  1. The scientific study of the principles of heredity and the variation of inherited traits among related organisms.


genetics

  1. 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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Word History and Origins

Origin of genetics1

First recorded in 1905; genetic, -ics; term first proposed in this sense by British biologist William Bateson (1861–1926)

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Example Sentences

Genetics alone does not an eating disorder make, generally speaking, and Bulik points out that environment still plays a role.

The at-home genetics testing company 23andme, established in 2006, helps people learn more about their “DNA relatives.”

Nature and nurture, genetics and family background all come into play.

“Keep in mind that our body shape is often determined by genetics,” says Dr. Ball.

Recent research has shown perfectionism to be an issue of genetics.

This behavior, as the study of Genetics shows, may be determined in lesser organisms by experiment.

Genetics contain medicines which control the uterine and sexual systems, which may all be reckoned among Neurotics.

Scientific stock-breeding supplies valuable practical examples of applied Genetics, or the Science of Heredity.

Tuly, who knows more of psychology and genetics than I, convinced me of three things.

The civilization of illiteracy is one of sampling, a concept originating in genetics.

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