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Which of the following best defines heredity?

The passage of genetic instructions from one generation to the next generation
The passage of genetic instructions from one generation to the next generation

The study of the genetic instructions that are passed from parent to offspring
The study of the genetic instructions that are passed from parent to offspring

The specific sequence of DNA and RNA that code for specific traits
The specific sequence of DNA and RNA that code for specific traits

The process of creating more organisms of a species

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Answer:

The passage of genetic instructions from one generation to the next generation.

Step-by-step explanation:

Heredity is when something passes from one generation to the next. Like brown hair traits being passed on from a parent to a child.

So with this being said, the answer above best fits the definition.

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