A1 noun Formell

heredity

/həˈred.ə.ti/

Heredity is the process by which physical or mental qualities are passed from parents to their children through genes. It explains why family members often share similar traits like eye color, height, or certain health conditions.

Beispiele

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The doctor asked about my family history to understand the role of heredity in my health.

The doctor asked about my family history to understand the role of heredity in my health.

2

The researcher submitted a paper on the laws of heredity in flowering plants.

The researcher submitted a paper on the laws of heredity in flowering plants.

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I guess I can thank heredity for my curly hair!

I guess I can thank heredity for my curly hair!

Wortfamilie

Nomen
heredity
Verb
inherit
Adverb
hereditarily
Adjektiv
hereditary
Verwandt
inheritance
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Merkhilfe

Remember: HE-RED-IT-Y. HE got RED hair from IT (the process of heredity).

Schnelles Quiz

Scientists study __________ to understand how traits like eye color are passed down through generations.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: heredity

Beispiele

1

The doctor asked about my family history to understand the role of heredity in my health.

everyday

The doctor asked about my family history to understand the role of heredity in my health.

2

The researcher submitted a paper on the laws of heredity in flowering plants.

formal

The researcher submitted a paper on the laws of heredity in flowering plants.

3

I guess I can thank heredity for my curly hair!

informal

I guess I can thank heredity for my curly hair!

4

Geneticists study how heredity influences the behavior of complex organisms.

academic

Geneticists study how heredity influences the behavior of complex organisms.

5

The biotech firm is investing heavily in mapping the heredity of disease-resistant seeds.

business

The biotech firm is investing heavily in mapping the heredity of disease-resistant seeds.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
heredity
Verb
inherit
Adverb
hereditarily
Adjektiv
hereditary
Verwandt
inheritance

Häufige Kollokationen

laws of heredity laws of heredity
biological heredity biological heredity
role of heredity role of heredity
influence of heredity influence of heredity
physical heredity physical heredity

Häufige Phrasen

heredity and environment

heredity and environment

the mechanism of heredity

the mechanism of heredity

heredity versus nurture

heredity versus nurture

Wird oft verwechselt mit

heredity vs heritage

Heritage refers to cultural traditions and history, while heredity refers to biological traits passed through DNA.

heredity vs inheritance

Inheritance often refers to money or property left to someone, though it can also be used for biological traits.

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Nutzungshinweise

Heredity is typically used in scientific, medical, or formal contexts. In casual conversation, people are more likely to say 'it's in my genes' or 'I got it from my parents.'

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often confuse 'heredity' (the process) with 'hereditary' (the adjective). Also, do not use 'heredity' to describe cultural traditions; use 'heritage' instead.

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Merkhilfe

Remember: HE-RED-IT-Y. HE got RED hair from IT (the process of heredity).

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Latin 'hereditas', meaning 'inheritance' or 'the state of being an heir'.

Grammatikmuster

Uncountable noun Often used with the definite article 'the' Commonly followed by the preposition 'in' or 'of'
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Kultureller Kontext

The concept is central to the 'Nature vs. Nurture' debate in Western science, which discusses whether behavior is caused by biology or upbringing.

Schnelles Quiz

Scientists study __________ to understand how traits like eye color are passed down through generations.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: heredity

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