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Synonym for Heredity

Description:

Heredity is the passing on of characteristics, traits, or genetic information from parents to their offspring. It involves the transmission of genetic material, such as DNA, from one generation to the next. Here are a few synonyms for heredity:

• Inheritance: The process by which genetic information is passed from one generation to another.
• Genetic transmission: The transfer of genetic material from parents to their offspring.
• Genetic heritability: The degree to which genetic factors contribute to the expression of certain traits in an individual.

Examples:

Using "Inheritance" as a synonym:

1. Eye color is determined by genetic inheritance.
2. Some diseases are linked to inheritance of certain gene mutations.

Using "Genetic transmission" as a synonym:

1. The study of genetic transmission helps us understand how traits are passed between generations.
2. Researchers are investigating the mechanisms of genetic transmission in various organisms.

Using "Genetic heritability" as a synonym:

1. Genetic heritability plays a significant role in determining an individual's susceptibility to certain diseases.
2. Scientists are studying the genetic heritability of intelligence and its relationship to environmental factors.

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