Heredity

For the scientific journal Heredity see Heredity (journal)

Heredity (the adjective is hereditary) is the transfer of characters from parent to offspring, either through their genes or through the social institution called inheritance (for example, a title of nobility is passed from individual to individual according to relevant customs and/or laws).

Biology

In biology, heredity is effectively a pseudonym for genetics, since biological information is passed on as genes. Alternative, but falsified theories on the inheritance of acquired characteristics were previously proposed. See also, Lamarckism and Lysenkoism.

Sociology

The social institution caled inheritance. One's bloodline is one's familial ancestry. See also meme.

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