hereditary material (B2)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /həˈrɛdɪtəri ˈmætərɪəl/
Definition
The chemical substance that carries genetic information in the cells of living organisms, typically DNA or RNA.
Examples
DNA is the primary hereditary material in most organisms.
Scientists are studying how hereditary material is passed between generations.
Viruses can have RNA as their hereditary material instead of DNA.
How to Use hereditary material
- hereditary material (noun phrase)
- The substance carrying genetic information. — "Understanding hereditary material is key to understanding evolution."
- genetic material (noun phrase)
- The substance carrying genetic information. — "Forensic scientists often work with small samples of genetic material."
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