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Meaning of genetics

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

genetics

Pronunciation:/dʒɛˈnɛ.tɪks//dʒɛˈnɛ.tɪks/

noun

Definitions

  1. The branch of biology that deals with the transmission and variation of inherited characteristics, in particular chromosomes and DNA.

  2. The genetic makeup of a specific individual or species.

    Synonyms:genes
Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/genetics

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