Definition

A theory about how traits are passed from parents to offspring, suggesting that small particles from all parts of the body gather in reproductive cells.

Example

Darwin's idea of pangenesis was an early attempt to explain how characteristics are inherited.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of pangenesis?

Yeah, I remember it was some old theory about heredity, right?

Exactly! Darwin proposed it, but it’s been disproven now.

It’s interesting how science evolves over time, isn't it?

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pangenesis → It is formed from "pan-" (meaning all) and "genesis" (from Greek "genesis", meaning origin or creation). The word refers to the concept of all things originating or being created from a common source.

Memory Tip

Think of 'all' ('pan-') coming from a 'creation' ('genesis') — that's why pangenesis means the idea of everything originating from a single source.

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