Genetics Definition

jə-nĕtĭks
noun
The branch of biology that deals with heredity and variation in similar or related animals and plants.
Webster's New World
The genetic features or constitution of an individual, group, or kind.
Webster's New World
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Origin of Genetics

  • Ancient Greek γένεσις (genesis, “origin”). Ultimately from γίγνομαι (gignomai, “I come into being”).

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Genetics Sentence Examples

  • Genetics seems to play a part in food allergies.

  • These studies are closely aligned to the Wessex Clinical Genetics Service.

  • In contrast to our advanced knowledge of WT genetics, we know little or nothing about the cell biology of WT.

  • Topics covered include agronomy, physiology, genetics, crop protection, postharvest storage, product processing, and marketing.

  • The news has come as a welcome fillip to farmers says Rob Wills, Executive Manager of the British Livestock Genetics Consortium.

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Words Starting With

GGEGEN

Words Ending With

SCSICS

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genetics

Words Starting With G and Ending With S

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8 Letter Words8 Letter Words Starting With G8 Letter Words Ending With S