genetic

adjective40 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.7
genetic code9.2

the set of rules by which information encoded in genetic material is translated into proteins

genetic engineering9.0

the deliberate modification of the characteristics of an organism by manipulating its genetic material

genetic material8.9

the material used to store genetic information in the nuclei or mitochondria of an organism's cells; DNA or RNA

genetic disorder8.8

a health problem caused by one or more abnormalities in the genome

genetic disease8.5

a disease or condition caused by an abnormality in an individual's genome

genetic modification8.2

the process of altering the genetic makeup of an organism

genetic test8.0

a type of medical test that identifies changes in chromosomes, genes, or proteins

genetic diversity7.8

the total number of genetic characteristics in the genetic makeup of a species

genetic variation7.5

the difference in DNA among individuals or the differences between populations

genetic manipulation7.2

the direct manipulation of an organism's genes using biotechnology

genetic illness7.0

an illness with a genetic basis

genetic variability6.8

the tendency of individual genetic characteristics in a population to vary from one another