transmissible characteristic
[trænzˈmɪsəbəl ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk]
nounpl: transmissible characteristics
característica transmissível
1. A trait or feature that can be passed from one organism to another, typically from parents to offspring through genetic inheritance
Eye color is a transmissible characteristic that children inherit from their parents.
A cor dos olhos é uma característica transmissível que as crianças herdam de seus pais.
2. In biology and genetics, any inherited trait controlled by genes that is capable of being transferred to successive generations
Scientists study transmissible characteristics to understand heredity and genetic variation.
Os cientistas estudam características transmissíveis para entender a hereditariedade e a variação genética.
3. A feature or quality that can be communicated or spread from one individual to another
Enthusiasm can be a transmissible characteristic in a team environment.
O entusiasmo pode ser uma característica transmissível em um ambiente de equipe.
This term is primarily used in scientific, educational, and medical contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it is commonly taught in high school biology curriculum and is part of standard scientific terminology. The concept is fundamental to understanding genetics and is increasingly relevant in discussions about personalized medicine and genetic testing.
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