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General answer: Genetics is a term that refers to the study of genes and their role in inheritance – the way certain traits are passed down from one generation to another.
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Study of heredity: Genetics is the study of the hereditary material (DNA) of living organisms that is transmitted from generation to generation. Genes are distinct parts of the hereditary material that determine which proteins are produced, influencing the organism's traits.
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