Genetics

Genetics is the branch of biology concerned with the study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in living organisms. It explores how traits and characteristics are passed from parents to offspring through DNA. Genetics plays a crucial role in understanding evolution, development, and disease. The field encompasses molecular genetics, population genetics, and genomics, among others. Advances in genetics have led to significant developments in medicine, agriculture, and biotechnology. The science originated with Gregor Mendel’s experiments on pea plants in the 19th century.
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