I. Herpes is a hereditary disease. II. Traits transferred from parents to offspring are called heredity.
A
I and II both are false
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B
I and II both are true
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C
I is true and II is false
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D
I is false and II is true
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Solution
The correct option is D I is false and II is true Herpes is a viral disease that is caused by the herpes simplex virus. It has no effect on the genetic makeup of an individual.
The passing on of characteristics genetically from one generation to another is heredity.