The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word MENDELIAN
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The straight part
We know that "in relation to certain biology theories" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case in relation to certain biology theories = mendelian.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does MENDELIAN mean?
MENDELIAN adjective- Of or relating to Gregor Mendel or his theories of genetics
- Following Gregor Mendel's laws of intergenerational gene transmission.
- Of or relating to Mendel's laws of gene transmission.