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Hi everyone,
I'm new to genetics, but would like to start studying it, what would be a good starting book
I'm new to genetics, but would like to start studying it, what would be a good starting book
Genetics is the branch of science that studies how characteristics are passed down from parents to children through genes.
Genes are the basic units of heredity that contain the instructions for building and maintaining an organism's cells and tissues. They are made up of DNA and determine an organism's traits.
Genes are inherited from parents through the process of sexual reproduction. Each parent contributes one copy of each gene, and the combination of these genes determines an individual's unique genetic makeup.
Dominant genes are those that are always expressed, even if an individual only has one copy of the gene. Recessive genes are only expressed if an individual has two copies of the gene, one from each parent.
Genetics can play a role in the development of certain diseases or medical conditions. Some conditions are caused by inheriting a specific gene mutation, while others may be influenced by a combination of genetic and environmental factors.