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The inheritance of characters or traits from parents to progeny is called .

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variation

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heredity

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C

cloning

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D

transfusion

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Solution

The correct option is B heredity
Inheritance is the process by which characters are passed on from parent to progeny. This inheritance leads to heredity.

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