Genetics

Genetics is a subfield of biology concerned with the diversity, replication, mutation, and translation of genes.

## History of Genetics[edit]

## Terms used in genetics[edit]

* DNA \- Double stranded helical organic molecule composed of nucleic acids, sugars, and phosphate groups.
* RNA \- Single stranded organic molecule composed of nucleic acids, sugars, and phosphate groups.
* chromosome\- Condensed DNA and proteins.
* allele\- Differences in genotype among individuals for a single gene.
* gene\- Regions of DNA that are transcribed to RNA.

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