geneticsScientific study of heredity and variation in living organisms
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The study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in living organisms.
phenotypeThe observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, as determined by both genetic makeup and environmental influences
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The set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.
enduranceThe power to withstand hardship or stress
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The ability to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity.
heritabilityThe proportion of observed variation in a particular trait that can be attributed to genetic factors
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The proportion of observed variation in a particular trait, as height or intelligence, that can be attributed to inherited genetic factors in contrast to environmental ones.
adaptationA change or the process of change by which an organism or species becomes better suited to its environment
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The action or process of adapting or being adapted.