genetics
/dʒəˈnetɪks/noun
उच्चारण जनेटिक्स
आनुवंशिकी, जेनेटिक्स
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noun
- 1
[U]
the scientific study of genes and of the way characteristics are passed from parents to their young
आनुवंशिकी, जेनेटिक्स
- Genetics explains why children often look like their parents.
- Radhika wants to do research in genetics after her degree.
- 2
[U]
the genetic features of a living thing or a group of living things
आनुवंशिक बनावट
- Scientists are studying the genetics of this disease.
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§Grammar and usage
Genetics is a singular noun, so we say 'genetics is', not 'genetics are'.
Genetics एक singular noun है, इसलिए 'genetics is' कहते हैं, 'genetics are' नहीं।
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General knowledge
Gregor Johann Mendel is known as the father of genetics.
GK के अनुसार Gregor Johann Mendel को genetics का जनक कहा जाता है।