Important Definitions

Gene [jeen]

noun

1. Segment of DNA that provides a coded instrucations

2. Basic unit of heredity 

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Genetics [juh-net-iks]

noun

1. Science of heredity

2. Genetic properties of phenomena of an organism

3. Resemblances and differences of related organisms, resulting from the interaction of their genes

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Genosim [jeen-oh-is-um]

noun

The act of discriminating against a person(s) due to their genetic makeup

2. The consideration or treatment of a person in favor of or against their medical or genetic history or their heredity