genetics

Noun

1. The branch of biology that deals with the transmission and variation of inherited characteristics, in particular chromosomes and DNA.
   • If we want to raise mangels that will not run to seed, or to breed a cow that will give more milk in less time, or milk with more butter and less water, we can turn to Genetics with every hope that something can be done...
   • Genetics has shown that people are different, and these differences cluster according to geography and culture, but never in a way that aligns with the traditional concepts of human races. - 2017, Adam Rutherford, A...
   • In commentary accompanying the research, Samira Asgari, an assistant professor in genetics and genomic sciences at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, said that it was crucial to extend these types...
2. The genetic makeup of a specific individual or species.
   • As a result of your father’s, mother’s, and their parents genetics, you are born with a genetic structure that is dealt to you at conception. […] Our ancestry determines our genetics. - 2005, Mark Linden O’Meara, The...
   • This amazing occurrence made my head go bong to say the least; it was obvious that Elizabeth had not been “schizophrenic” because of her genetics, nor because of stress, nor malnutrition, nor hypoglycemia, nor because...
   • Anthony knew he could excel in boxing because of his genetics. He fought 168 pounds and fought in fights around the Tri-Cities. - 2010, Mike Furches, The Keystone Kids, →ISBN, page 238:

   Synonyms: genes