is the basis of heredity and by this process, traits are passed on from the parents to the offsprings. Continuity of the gene pool is maintained by the process of inheritance.

INHERITANCE AND VARIATION

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A	inheritance
B	genes
C	heredity
D	genetics

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Genetics is the branch of biology dealing with the principles and mechanism of inheritance and variation. Genetics may be equated to heredity plus reasons for heredity. Inheritance is the basis of heredity and by this process, traits are passed on from the parents to the offsprings.

Detailed explanation-2: -Heredity, which is also known as inheritance or biological inheritance, is the passing of traits from parents to their offspring.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ans: Transfer of different characters from one generation to next generation in the living being is called inheritance.

Detailed explanation-4: -Genes are the hereditary units that transfer traits from parents to offsprings as they are the part of DNA.

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INHERITANCE AND VARIATION