Campbell Biology (10th Edition)
Campbell Biology (10th Edition)
10th Edition
ISBN: 9780321775658
Author: Jane B. Reece, Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Robert B. Jackson
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 13, Problem 10TYU
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To explain: The perpetuation of parental traits and genetic variation in the offspring during sexual reproduction.

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The transmission of traits to the next generation is known as heredity and the heritable information is in the form of DNA. The offsprings resemble their parents but are somewhat different in their genetic makeup which explains the genetic variation.

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