genetics

/dʒɛˈnɛ.tɪks/

IPA: /JH AH0 N EH1 T IH0 K S/

noun

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.
syn:genes

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