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The phenomenon of like begets like is due to

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genetics
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heredity
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germplasm
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variation
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Solution

The correct option is D heredity
The phenomenon of genetic transfer of characteristics from one generation to the next, where an offspring expresses characteristics similar to that of the parent is like begets like. This phenomenon is best understood when the offspring of a mango plant is a mango plant and that of a human is a human and not a monkey or a lion.
So, the correct answer is 'heredity'

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