Genetics And Heredity Vocabulary

noun a throwback to an earlier stage of evolution

• The presence of a tail in some humans is considered an atavism, a throwback to our evolutionary ancestors.
• I heard that having wisdom teeth is actually an atavism from our ancestors.
• Dude, having a pinky toe that's separate from the rest is like a total atavism.
• His violent outburst was seen as an atavism of his family's history of aggression.

noun the scientific study of living organisms and their interactions with each other and their environment

• The study of living organisms is known as biology.
• I have a biology test tomorrow, so I need to study tonight.
• Biology is so boring, I can't stand it.
• Understanding human behavior can be like delving into the biology of the mind.

adjective describing someone or something as being of pure or unmixed descent or heritage

• The new employee is a full blooded member of the company's executive team.
• He's a full blooded football fan, always wearing his team's jersey.
• She's a full blooded party animal, always the last one to leave the club.
• The artist is a full blooded creative genius, constantly coming up with new and innovative ideas.

verb to pair or join together for breeding or reproduction

• The two birds mated and built a nest together.
• Did you hear that the swans finally mated after months of courtship?
• Those two lovebirds totally mated last night.
• The colors in the painting mated perfectly to create a harmonious composition.

noun a male horse that has not been gelded (castrated)

• The wealthy rancher purchased a magnificent stallion to add to his breeding program.
• I saw the most beautiful stallion at the horse show yesterday.
• That stallion is a real stud, he's won so many races.
• His determination and strength make him a true stallion in the business world.

adjective describing a process of reproduction that does not involve the fusion of gametes

adverb relating to or involving reproduction without the fusion of gametes

• Agamogenetically produced organisms are created through a form of asexual reproduction.
• I heard that some plants can reproduce agamogenetically without needing pollen.
• Those bugs are like agamogenetically multiplying, there seems to be more of them every day.
• The idea seemed to agamogenetically grow in popularity, spreading without any clear source.

noun the absence of sexual reproduction; asexual reproduction

• The concept of agamy, or the absence of marriage, has been studied in various cultural contexts.
• Some people choose agamy as a lifestyle, preferring to remain single and focus on their careers.
• I heard she's all about that agamy life, just doing her own thing and not worrying about relationships.
• In a society where everyone is obsessed with finding a partner, embracing agamy can feel like a rebellious act of independence.