What is the difference between heredity and evolution?

Hi Tanmay, In very short, Heredity is the transfer of characteristics from the parent to its offspring without any modifications. Evolution is the modification of characteristics. All the best.

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Heredity: The passing of traits from the parents to offspring is called heredity. This is heredity which is responsible for many commonly observable facts; like siblings looking similar in overall appearance. Evolution: The change in inherited traits in biological population over subsequent generations is called evolution. Scientists have proven that life evolved in the form of simple unicellular organisms on this earth; and all the organisms which are present today have evolved from a common ancestor. The idea of evolution is based on the premise of a common ancestry.

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