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What is the name of the branch of science which deals with heredity and variations?

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Genetics
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Geology
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Forestry
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None of the above
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Solution

The correct option is B Genetics
Genetics is the branch of science that deals with inheritance of traits from parents to offsprings. In this branch reasons for both heredity and variations between different organisms of a species are studied through pedigree analysis.
So, the correct answer is 'Genetics'

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