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The two plants were genetically similar.
What does Genetically mean?
Genetically means in a way related to genes.
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In a way that relates to genes, heredity, or inherited traits.
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Some traits are genetically influenced, while others are shaped by the environment.
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Scientists can study how organisms are genetically connected.
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GENETICALLY means genetically means in a way related to genes.
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MeaningGenetically means in a way related to genes.
ExampleExample: The two plants were genetically similar.
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hereditarilyIn a way connected to inherited traits.
by genesA simple phrase meaning through genetic information.
gene-wiseInformal phrase meaning in relation to genes.
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environmentallyIn a way related to surroundings rather than genes.
sociallyIn a way related to social influence.
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