Examples of words derived from the root 'gen':

genesis - the origin of ongoing life.

genetic code - holds the description of ongoing life.

generation - a new version of ongoing life.

genitals - body parts critical to ongoing life.

genocide - the systematic killing of the possibility for ongoing life by the elimination of a whole race or people.

gentle - non-provocative demeanor conducive to ongoing life.

genial - friendly and helpful toward the ongoing life of others.

genealogy - the study of the lineage of ongoing life.