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genetics

ge·net·ics [ jə néttiks ]


noun 
Definition:
 
study of heredity: the branch of biology that deals with heredity and genetic variations ( takes a singular verb )



plural noun 
Definition:
 
organism's genetic makeup: the genetic makeup of an organism or group of organisms ( takes a plural verb )

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