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What is heredity? (Educational perspective)
Heredity refers to the transmission of genes, so that future generations can acquire the characteristics of their parents. Genetics is the study of this phenomenon. At present, it is known that the existing life on the earth is mainly based on DNA. In addition to heredity, the factors that determine biological characteristics are also the environment and the interaction between environment and heredity.