genetic relationship
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of genetic relationship
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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The team looked at the genetic relationship between mothers and their adult children.
From BBC
After establishing a genetic relationship between the two individuals, the team looked at all possible connections, such as brothers, half-siblings, grandfather and grandson, as well as uncle and nephew.
From Science Daily
Because of the close genetic relationship between tomatoes and potatoes, the team around Underwood believes that the system described in this study can be easily adapted for use in potato, the world's fifth most valuable crop plant, and potentially other crop species.
From Science Daily
The U.K.'s Biobank database enabled Zhang and Long to assess the genetic relationship between reproduction and lifespan at the genomic scale.
From Science Daily
The researchers also identified a genetic relationship between lice in Asia and Central America.
From Science Daily
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