Meaning of the word "genetic material" in English

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genetic material

US /dʒəˈnɛtɪk məˈtɪriəl/
UK /dʒɪˈnɛtɪk məˈtɪəriəl/

Noun

the material in a cell or organism that stores genetic information, typically DNA or RNA

Example:
Viruses inject their genetic material into host cells.
DNA is the primary form of genetic material in most organisms.