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What is inheritance & variation?
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Answer
→ Inheritance: It is the process by which characters are passed on from parent to progeny. It is the basis of heredity.
→ Variation:Variation is the degree by which progeny differs from their parents.
→ Variation:Variation is the degree by which progeny differs from their parents.
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