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Genetics helps explain why children may resemble their parents.
What does Genetics mean?
Genetics is the study of genes and inherited traits.
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The study of genes, heredity, and how traits are passed from one generation to another.
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In science class, we learned that genetics studies inherited traits.
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Genetics connects biology, family traits, and the instructions found in living cells.
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GENETICS means genetics is the study of genes and inherited traits.
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WordGenetics.
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MeaningGenetics is the study of genes and inherited traits.
ExampleExample: Genetics helps explain why children may resemble their parents.
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- juh · net · iks
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- net
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- iks
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- Put a little extra energy on net.
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Synonyms
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heredityThe passing of traits from parents to offspring.
gene scienceA simple phrase for the study of genes.
inheritance studyStudy of how traits are inherited.
Antonyms
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environmental influenceA factor based on surroundings rather than inheritance.
learned behaviorBehavior gained through experience rather than inherited traits.
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Genetics word family
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gene
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genetics
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