genetic transmission
(ge-net-ic-trans-mis-sion)
5 syllables
Definition
noun. The process by which genetic information is passed from parents to offspring through the genes.
Example Sentence
Genetic transmission ensures that offspring inherit traits from their parents.
More Example Sentences
The study of genetic transmission helps scientists understand how diseases are passed down through generations.
Synonyms
heredity; inheritance; genetic transfer
Antonyms
mutation; genetic drift; nonhereditary
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