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inheritance
Biology; Genetics

The process by which traits pass from parents to offspring through the genes, and is termed as inheritance.

innate
Biology; Genetics

Inherited through the genes rather than learned. The flight of migratory birds to warmer climates is innate.

genetics
Biology; Genetics

The scientific study of how traits are passed from parents to offspring. Genetics is a branch of biology.

hereditary
Biology; Genetics

Passed from parent to offspring through the genes. Height is usually a hereditary trait, which is passed from parent to next generation.

hybrid
Biology; Genetics

A plant or animal that has parents of different species or varieties. A mule is a hybrid because it is the offspring of male donkey and female horse.

McClintock
Biology; Genetics

American scientist who proved that genes can change position on chromosomes. She received a Nobel Prize in 1983.

male
Biology; Genetics

Belonging to the sex that can fertilize eggs and father young. A male animal, plant, flower, or flower part.

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