Name the terms for mechanism by which variation are created and inherited.

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The mechanism by which variations are created is called evolution and the mechanism of inheriting these variations is called heredity. It is the passing of traits from one generation to the next generation or from parents to the offspring.

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Q. Give the respective terms used for studying:
1:The mechanism by which variations are created and inherited
2:The development of new type of organisms from the existing ones

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(ii) The development of new type of organisms from the existing ones.

Q. What is the term used for the creation and inheritance of variations?

The process by which variations enabling better survival are inherited, so that, an organism can reproduce and leave a greater number of offsprings is called:

The study of inheritance and variation is termed __.

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