genetics
/dʤi'netiks/
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Definition
- Noun:
- The scientific study of genes, heredity, and genetic variation in living organisms: "Genetics" is the branch of biology concerned with how traits are passed from parents to offspring and how genetic information is expressed and varies within populations.
Usage and Examples
- Noun:
- Modern agriculture relies heavily on the principles of genetics to develop improved crop varieties.
- She decided to pursue a career in genetics to research inherited diseases.
- The discovery of DNA's structure was a monumental breakthrough in the field of genetics.
Advanced Usage
- "The genetics of...": Used to specify the genetic study or characteristics of a particular subject.
- Scientists are studying the genetics of longevity to understand why some families live longer.
- "In genetics": A phrase used to indicate something is within the domain of genetic science.
- In genetics, a 'phenotype' refers to an organism's observable traits.
Variants and Related Words
- Genetic (adj): Relating to genes or heredity.
- The disease has a strong genetic component.
- Genetically (adv): In a way that relates to genes or origin.
- The plant was genetically modified for higher yield.
- Geneticist (n): A scientist who specializes in genetics.
- The geneticist presented her findings at the conference.
Synonyms
- Heredity: The passing of genetic traits from parents to offspring.
- Genomics: The branch of molecular biology concerned with the structure, function, and mapping of genomes (a more modern, related field).
Related Phrases and Collocations
- Population genetics: The study of genetic variation within and between populations.
- Population genetics helps explain how species evolve.
- Molecular genetics: The study of the structure and function of genes at a molecular level.
- His research in molecular genetics focuses on gene expression.
- Behavioral genetics: The study of the role of genetics in animal and human behavior.
- The nature versus nurture debate is central to behavioral genetics.
Noun
- the branch of biology that studies heredity and variation in organisms