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  1. Heredity - Wikipedia

    Heredity, also called inheritance or biological inheritance, is the passing on of traits from parents to their offspring; either through asexual reproduction or sexual reproduction, the offspring cells or organisms …

  2. Heredity | Definition & Facts | Britannica

    Nov 6, 2025 · The concept of heredity encompasses two seemingly paradoxical observations: the constancy of a species between generations and the variation among individuals within a species.

  3. Understanding Heredity: Inheritance, Epigenetics, and Variation

    Nov 27, 2025 · Heredity is the biological process by which traits and characteristics are passed from parent to offspring. This transmission of information dictates everything from eye color and height to …

  4. What Is Heredity? Understanding the Science of Genetic Inheritance

    Apr 17, 2025 · Heredity is the bridge between ancestry and individuality, between history and possibility. From the deep green of your mother’s eyes to the arch of your grandfather’s eyebrows, heredity …

  5. HEREDITY Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    : the genes and the genetic traits whose expression they control that are passed on from one's parents. : the passing on of genes and genetic traits from parent to offspring. : the sum of the qualities and …

  6. What Is Heredity? The Biology of Inherited Traits

    Aug 21, 2025 · Heredity is the biological process by which traits, from physical characteristics to certain predispositions, are passed down across generations. This mechanism explains why living …

  7. Heredity - GeeksforGeeks

    Aug 21, 2025 · The Biological process that transfers the characteristics and traits from one generation to other (i.e. from parents to their children) is termed heredity. It is responsible for variation among the …

  8. The basic concepts and features of heredity | Britannica

    heredity, Transmission of traits from parents to offspring through genes, the functional units of heritable material that are found within all living cells.

  9. Heredity | Research Starters - EBSCO

    Heredity is the biological process through which physical traits and characteristics are passed from parent organisms to their offspring. This transmission occurs via chromosomes, which house genes …

  10. What Is Heredity? The Biology of Genes and Inheritance

    Aug 21, 2025 · Heredity is a fundamental biological process that explains why offspring resemble their parents, yet also exhibit unique characteristics. It is the mechanism by which biological traits are …