遺傳 - Genetics - Traditional Chinese word mnemonic

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genetics

遺

to leave behind

傳

to pass on

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genetics

genes, heredity, inheritance

遺傳 Genetics is the study of genes and traits that are 傳 passed on by parents and 遺 left behind within their children.

遺傳決定眼睛顏色。

Genetics determines eye color.

遺傳密碼

genetic code

我從事遺傳研究。

I work in genetic research.