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What is heredity also known as?
What is heredity also known as?
What do offspring acquire from their parents through heredity?
What do offspring acquire from their parents through heredity?
What is the study of heredity in biology known as?
What is the study of heredity in biology known as?
What is the complete set of observable traits of an organism called?
What is the complete set of observable traits of an organism called?
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What causes species to evolve according to the text?
What causes species to evolve according to the text?
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Study Notes
Heredity
- Heredity is also known as inheritance.
- Through heredity, offspring acquire characteristics, traits, and genes from their parents.
- The study of heredity in biology is known as genetics.
Organism Traits
- The complete set of observable traits of an organism is called the phenotype.
Evolution
- Species evolve due to the accumulation of genetic changes over time.
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Test your knowledge of heredity and inheritance with this informative quiz. Explore the concept of passing on traits from parents to offspring, genetic information, and the role of heredity in evolution.
