Definition of Heredity
the inheritance of traits to children from their parents
Examples of Heredity in a sentence
Because of my heredity, I have my mother’s red hair and my father’s green eyes. 🔊
High blood pressure is associated with heredity and is most often seen in members of the African American race. 🔊
According to Pat’s doctor, she is more likely to have certain medical conditions because of the traits she received through heredity. 🔊
Many people favor human cloning because it allows them to control heredity by giving their children only certain genes. 🔊
Over the years, scientific discoveries about heredity have allowed researchers to identify the cause of many genetic disorders. 🔊
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