genetics — the study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics
Pronunciation (IPA): /dʒəˈnetɪks/
Korean meaning: 유전학, 유전의 법칙과 유전형질의 변이를 연구하는 학문
Korean pronunciation: 제-네-틱스 (강세: 네)
Example Sentences
- Thanks to genetics, we now know why Uncle Bob has those weird eyebrows that look like caterpillars.
- Genetics explains why some people can eat pizza every day and stay thin while others gain weight just looking at food.
- Modern genetics has revolutionized medicine by enabling personalized treatments.
genetics
NOUN//dʒəˈnetɪks//
the study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics
Studying heredity and inherited traits
Genetics shapes athletics through natural kinetics!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
그리스어 'genesis(기원, 생성)'에서 유래되었습니다. 19세기 말 멘델의 완두콩 실험 이후 유전 현상을 과학적으로 연구하면서 이 용어가 탄생했습니다.
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📝Examples
“Thanks to genetics, we now know why Uncle Bob has those weird eyebrows that look like caterpillars.”
“Genetics explains why some people can eat pizza every day and stay thin while others gain weight just looking at food.”
“Modern genetics has revolutionized medicine by enabling personalized treatments.”
“The genetics course was so complex that students needed a family tree to understand their own homework.”
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