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遗传

genetics

Character Composition

Characters

Pinyin

yi2chuan2 • yíchuán

Meaning

Primary

genetics

Alternatives

genes, heredity, inheritance

Mnemonic

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

Usage

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.

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