Being born with certain features or traits in common with the members of our family is called _____.

heredity

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Solution

The correct option is A heredity
People of one family show similarities in many ways. Being born with certain features or traits in common with the members of our family is called heredity. These are our inherited traits. An inherited trait is one that is genetically determined.

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