Genetics

Genetics is the branch of biology that studies genes, genetic variation, and heredity in living organisms. It focuses on how traits and characteristics are passed from parents to their offspring through genes, which are made up of DNA sequences. Genetics explores the structure and function of genes, how they are inherited, and the role they play in determining physical and behavioral traits. It encompasses various subfields, including molecular genetics, population genetics, and quantitative genetics, and plays a crucial role in fields such as medicine, agriculture, and evolution. Overall, genetics seeks to understand the fundamental processes of life and how hereditary information is conveyed within and between generations.