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the passing of genetic traits from parents to their children through reproduction
- Children inheriting the color of their eyes from their parents is a classic example of heredity.
- The tendency for certain diseases to run in families is often attributed to heredity.
- The study of genetics delves into the mechanisms of heredity and the passing of traits.
- Understanding heredity is crucial in breeding programs aimed at enhancing desirable traits in plants and animals.
- In the animal kingdom, traits such as fur color and tail length are determined by heredity.
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the total of inherited attributes
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