genetic transmission
[/dʒəˈnɛtɪk trænzˈmɪʃən/]
nounpl: genetic transmissions
transmissão genética
1. The process by which genetic material (DNA) is passed from parents to offspring through reproduction
Genetic transmission of the sickle cell trait occurs when both parents carry the gene.
A transmissão genética do traço da anemia falciforme ocorre quando ambos os pais carregam o gene.
2. The inheritance of traits or characteristics controlled by genes from one generation to the next
Eye color follows predictable patterns of genetic transmission.
A cor dos olhos segue padrões previsíveis de transmissão genética.
3. The biological mechanism by which hereditary information is conveyed across generations
Scientists study genetic transmission to understand how diseases are inherited.
Cientistas estudam a transmissão genética para entender como as doenças são herdadas.
This term is primarily used in scientific, medical, and academic contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Portugal, 'herança genética' is equally common. The concept is culturally significant in genetic counseling, personalized medicine, and discussions about family health history, particularly in multicultural societies like Brazil and the USA where genetic diversity and inherited diseases are important healthcare considerations.
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