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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. 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 …

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

    Understand how chromosomes carry genes and ensure accurate transmission of traits. Examine how errors such as aneuploidy and chromosomal rearrangements alter genetic outcomes. Discover how …

  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 eyebrows, heredity …

  7. 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 …

  8. 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 forward.

  9. 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 mysteries of heredity …

  10. 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.