The science of heredity is known as :

genetics

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biochemistry

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embryology

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The correct option is A genetics

Genetics (a branch of biology) is a study of heredity or how the characteristics of living things are transmitted from one generation to another.

It involves the study of genes, genetic variation, transmission of character and many more.

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