eukaryotic genetics
[juː.kær.iˈɒt.ɪk dʒəˈnɛt.ɪks]
noun
genética eucariótica
1. The branch of genetics that studies the inheritance, variation, and structure of genes in eukaryotic organisms (organisms with cells containing a nucleus)
Eukaryotic genetics is more complex than prokaryotic genetics due to the presence of a nucleus and multiple chromosomes.
A genética eucariótica é mais complexa que a genética procariótica devido à presença de um núcleo e múltiplos cromossomos.
2. The study of genetic processes including DNA replication, transcription, translation, and gene regulation in organisms such as plants, animals, fungi, and protists
Eukaryotic genetics includes the study of chromatin structure and epigenetic modifications.
A genética eucariótica inclui o estudo da estrutura da cromatina e modificações epigenéticas.
Eukaryotic genetics is a fundamental discipline in higher education across both Brazil and the United States, taught extensively in biology programs. In Brazil, it is particularly emphasized in universities like USP (Universidade de São Paulo) and UFRJ (Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro). The term is exclusively used in academic, scientific, and research contexts with no colloquial variations.
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