genetics
Study of inheritance
Genetics is the branch of biology concerned with heredity—how traits pass from parents to offspring through genes.
The field encompasses everything from Mendelian inheritance to molecular DNA research.
In casual use, genetics often means inherited characteristics generally: It's just genetics, She has good genetics.
The singular genetic appears as an adjective: genetic testing, genetic modification.
Spiraling three-dimensional curve
- nucleotideGenetic code subunit
- adeninePurine nucleobase in DNA
- thymineDNA nitrogen base
- cytosinePyrimidine nucleobase in genetics
guanine · chromosome · replication · transcription · translation · polymerase · sequencing · histone
Many forms, one interface
- mutationPermanent DNA alteration
- alleleGene variant at one locus
- locusParticular position or place
- haplotypeLinked genetic variants inherited together
diversity · heterozygosity · microsatellite · insertion · deletion · duplication · inversion · translocation
Genetic trait transmission
- alleleGene variant at one locus
- dominantHaving superior influence
- recessiveMasked unless paired identically
- MendelianPertaining to inheritance laws
pedigree · carrier · homozygous · heterozygous · codominance · linkage · segregation · polygenic
Determining element order
- bioinformaticsComputational analysis of genetic data
- CRISPRGene-editing molecular machinery
- microarrayGene expression detection tool
- annotationAdded explanatory comment
Founder of genetics
- DrosophilaFruit fly genus
- mouseSmall gnawing mammal
- zebrafishStriped lab model organism
- yeastFermenting fungus
knockout · wild-type · mutant · inbred · hybrid · backcross · pedigree
Fitting to new conditions
- speciationFormation of distinct species
- fitnessGood physical shape
- bottleneckConstriction limiting throughput
- migrationMovement to new territory
Genetic clotting impairment
- Huntington'sInherited neurodegenerative condition
- Tay-SachsInherited lysosomal storage disorder
- albinismInherited melanin deficiency
- thalassemiaHereditary hemoglobin production defect
Vertical extent upward
- baldnessAbsence of hair
- frecklesPigmented skin spots
- dimplesSmall facial indentations
- earlobeSoft lower pinna
curliness · pigmentation · musculature · fingerprint · handedness · tasting · colorblindness
helix
Spiraling three-dimensional curve
- nucleotideGenetic code subunit
- adeninePurine nucleobase in DNA
- thymineDNA nitrogen base
cytosine · guanine · chromosome · replication · transcription · translation · polymerase · sequencing · histone · telomere
polymorphism
Many forms, one interface
haplotype · diversity · heterozygosity · microsatellite · insertion · deletion · duplication · inversion · translocation · variant
heredity
Genetic trait transmission
- alleleGene variant at one locus
- dominantHaving superior influence
- recessiveMasked unless paired identically
Mendelian · pedigree · carrier · homozygous · heterozygous · codominance · linkage · segregation · polygenic · multifactorial
sequencing
Determining element order
- bioinformaticsComputational analysis of genetic data
- CRISPRGene-editing molecular machinery
- microarrayGene expression detection tool
annotation · Cas9 · biobank
Mendel
Founder of genetics
- DrosophilaFruit fly genus
- mouseSmall gnawing mammal
- zebrafishStriped lab model organism
yeast · knockout · wild-type · mutant · inbred · hybrid · backcross · pedigree
adaptation
Fitting to new conditions
- speciationFormation of distinct species
- fitnessGood physical shape
- bottleneckConstriction limiting throughput
hemophilia
Genetic clotting impairment
- Huntington'sInherited neurodegenerative condition
- Tay-SachsInherited lysosomal storage disorder
- albinismInherited melanin deficiency
height
Vertical extent upward
earlobe · curliness · pigmentation · musculature · fingerprint · handedness · tasting · colorblindness
- sciencesbiology, chemistry, physics, astronomy, geology
- STEMscience, engineering, mathematics, math, technology
- Biomedicineanatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, immunology
- life sciencesbiology, medicine, botany, ecology, pharmacology
- natural sciencesbiology, ecology, botany, zoology, geology
- family generationsgenerations, grandparents, grandchildren, grandparent, grandchild
geneticsenvironment
External conditions affecting life
nurture · upbringing · socialization · acquired traits · environmental factors
geneticsepigenetics
Heritable expression changes, sequence intact
ecology · physiology · anatomy · morphology · ethology
geneticsplasticity
Ability to change shape
neuroplasticity · learned behavior · adaptability · malleability · free will
- Genetically modified foodProduce with altered DNA
- genetic predispositionInherited increased likelihood
- genetically modified cropsPlants with altered DNA
- genetically modifiedAltered at DNA level
- genetic codeCodon-to-amino-acid mapping rules
- genetic modificationAltering DNA deliberately
genetic, genetically, geneticist, phylogenetic, epigenetics, phylogenetics, geneticists, epigenetic, biogenetic