genetics

genetica

Scienza che studia come gli esseri viventi trasmettono caratteristiche, come il colore degli occhi, ai figli.

In inglese semplice: The study of how living things pass features, such as eye color, from parents to their young.

• She studies genetics at university.
• Advances in genetics have helped doctors understand this disease.
• Our genetics course includes practical work in the laboratory.

Sinonimi: genes

Espressioni comuni: study genetics, human genetics, medical genetics, molecular genetics

patrimonio genetico

Insieme dei geni di una persona, animale o pianta, che ne influenza l’aspetto e lo sviluppo.

In inglese semplice: The genes a person, animal, or plant has, which influence how it looks and develops.

• Your genetics can affect your height.
• Diet and genetics both influence our health.
• The breeder examined the genetics of these dogs.

Sinonimi: genetic makeup

Espressioni comuni: your genetics, plant genetics