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On a training session Mr. Avinash, the coach of Suni and Siraj was training them for improving speed which is a physical fitness component. The passing of trait from parents to their off springs

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On a training session Mr. Avinash, the coach of Suni and Siraj was training them for improving speed which is a physical fitness component. He said them that speed can be improved but it is a trait that is inherited from parents to their off springs like colour of one's eyes and height. So, Siraj had certain queries which were listed below:

Kindly clear the doubt of Siraj by answering the following question.

The passing of trait from parents to their off springs is known as:

Options

  • Genes

  • chromosomes

  • Hereditary

  • Growth

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Solution

Hereditary

Explanation:

The passing of traits from parents to offspring is called heredity or hereditary transmission. Genes and chromosomes are structures that help carry traits, but they are not the name of the process. Growth is physical change, not the transmission of traits.

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Chapter 1: Human Growth And Development - EXERCISES [Page 23]

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Oswal Physical Education [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 1 Human Growth And Development
EXERCISES | Q 12. (i) | Page 23
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