genetics
Pronunciación: [dʒəˈnɛtɪks]
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Contexto: «science»
(noun) the study of how living things inherit traits and characteristics from their parents. It tells us why some people have blue eyes and others have brown eyes or why certain plants are tall while others are short.
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Scientists are making exciting discoveries in genetics that help us understand more about our health.
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Many people still don’t understand how genetics works and think it’s just luck.
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What can genetics tell us about a person's health problems?
Contexto: «biology»
(noun) the set of genes that an organism has. These genes are like a recipe book that determines how that living thing will grow and develop, including its features and behavior.
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The genetics of the plant species shows that it can adapt well to different environments.
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The dog’s genetics don’t allow it to compete in the agility trials this year.
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How do scientists study the genetics of different animals?
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