The transmission of genetically based characteristics from parents to offspring is known as

Genetics

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Heredity

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Variation

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is D Heredity
The study of heredity and variations is known as genetics.
Heredity can be defined as a passing of characteristics (physical or mental) from one generation to the next.
Variations, in biological terms, are the heritable changes within the species.
Hence, the correct answer is the option B.

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