genetic
Genetic is the adjective relating to genes and heredity. In biology, it is associated with the science of genetics, which studies how traits are passed from parents to offspring, how genetic variation arises, and how genes influence biological characteristics.
Genetics traces its history to Mendel's experiments on inheritance in peas, which established basic patterns of
Modern genetic research employs molecular tools to read and manipulate the genome. Techniques include DNA sequencing,
Applications span medicine, agriculture, and forensics: genetic testing and counselling; diagnosis and treatment of genetic disorders;