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Genetics is the study of how living organisms inherit and pass on their traits and characteristics from one generation to the next. Genetics helps us to understand the diversity and similarity of life, as well as the causes and effects of various diseases and conditions.<br><br>The basic unit of genetics is the gene, which is a segment of DNA that contains the instructions for making a specific protein. Proteins are the molecules that perform various functions in the cells, tissues, and organs of the body. Each gene has a specific location on a chromosome, which is a long and coiled molecule of DNA
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