a biological unit of material passed from parent to child that determines which traits the child will inherit.

occurring at birth and is often used to describe medical conditions.

the offspring of living organisms.

"to bring into existence" or "to make happen".

like all the other in a category or class

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It's In The Genes

Chapter 1

Question	Answer
gene	a biological unit of material passed from parent to child that determines which traits the child will inherit.
congenital	occurring at birth and is often used to describe medical conditions.
progeny	the offspring of living organisms.
generate	"to bring into existence" or "to make happen".
genre	type, class or category.
generic	like all the other in a category or class