遗传 - Genetics - Simplified Chinese word mnemonic

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遗传

genetics

遗

to leave behind

传

to pass on

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genetics

genes, heredity, inheritance

遗传 Genetics is the study of genes and traits that are 传 passed on by parents and 遗 left behind within their children.

遗传决定眼睛颜色。

Genetics determines eye color.

遗传密码

genetic code

我从事遗传研究。

I work in genetic research.