| A | B |
| gene | the tiny element in a living person or animal that decides what characteristics its offspring will inherit |
| genetics | the branch of biology that studies inherited qualities in living things |
| morgue | a place where dead bodies are kept |
| renaissance | a rebirth or renewal |
| prenatal | relating to or happening before birth |
| generate | to create or produce |
| morbid | too concerned with death, disease, decay or other gruesome matters |
| nascent | coming into being, developing or beginning |
| genesis | the beginning or birth of something |
| mortify | to embarrass or shame; to make to feel foolish |