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genetics
Biology. the science of heredity, dealing with resemblances and differences of related organisms resulting from the interaction of their genes and the environment. -
heritable
capable of being inherited; inheritable; hereditary. -
jensenism
the theory that an individual's IQ is largely due to heredity, including racial heritage. -
life expectancy
the probable number of years remaining in the life of an individual or class of persons determined statistically, affected by such factors as heredity, physical condition, nutrition, and occupation. -
mendelian
of or relating to Gregor Mendel or to his laws of heredity. -
mendelism
the theories of heredity advanced by Gregor Mendel.