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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 …

  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 …

  3. HEREDITY Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of HEREDITY is inheritance. How to use heredity in a sentence.

  4. Heredity | AP®︎/College Biology | Science | Khan Academy

    Understand how Mendel’s work established the principles of heredity. Explore the role of genes and alleles in inheritance and use Punnett squares to predict trait distribution.

  5. Heredity - Definition and Examples - Biology Online Dictionary

    Jun 17, 2022 · Heredity is the means by which the offspring acquire characteristics from the parent. The passing of traits may be through sexual reproduction or asexual reproduction.

  6. 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 …

  7. Heredity - Nature

    Jul 3, 2025 · In genetics, Mendel’s laws of heredity provide the basic ‘rules’. Recent decades have seen an explosion in discoveries that violate these rules, which has driven the field of genetics …

  8. 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 …

  9. 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 …

  10. Understanding Heredity: The Study of Genetics

    Dec 20, 2023 · Heredity is the passing down of traits from parents to offspring, and it plays a crucial role in shaping who we are as individuals. The study of genetics aims to unravel the …