Genetics And Heredity Terms

noun a red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and other vertebrate animals, carrying oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the tissues of the body

• The doctor analyzed the patient's blood sample for any abnormalities.
• I hate getting my blood drawn at the doctor's office.
• That horror movie was so gory, there was blood everywhere!
• The team showed true grit and determination, they played with blood, sweat, and tears.

adjective relating to or involved in the process of reproduction or procreation

• The purpose of marriage is often seen as procreative in nature.
• Some people believe that the main goal of getting married is to have kids.
• Marriage is all about making babies, according to some folks.
• The seeds of their love blossomed into a procreative journey filled with laughter and joy.

verb to determine the sex of an animal or organism

• The veterinarian sexed the newborn puppies to determine their genders.
• I heard that the farmer sexed the chicks yesterday.
• I can't believe she sexed him on the first date!
• The artist sexed up the painting with bold colors and dynamic lines.

noun a type of reproduction that does not involve the union of male and female gametes

adjective relating to reproduction without the union of male and female gametes

• The species is known to reproduce through agamic means, such as parthenogenesis.
• Some plants can reproduce agamically without the need for pollination.
• Who knew that agamic reproduction could be so fascinating?
• The company's growth strategy seemed almost agamic in nature, as it relied solely on internal resources.

noun a prefix used in biology to indicate absence or lack of a particular feature or characteristic

• Agamo- is a prefix used in biology to indicate that a species reproduces asexually.
• I heard that some plants are agamo- and don't need to pollinate to reproduce.
• Did you know that some bugs are agamo- and can multiply without mating?
• The company's growth strategy is like an agamo- approach, focusing on internal expansion rather than partnerships.