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Characteristics Handed Down From Ancestors Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "HEREDITY" which means:
- noun
- • The biological process whereby genetic factors are transmitted from one generation to the next
- • The total of inherited attributes
An example sentence would be:
- • "Genes are passed down from parents to offspring through heredity."
- • "The study of heredity helps scientists understand how certain traits are inherited."
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