What is the difference between heredity and evolution?

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8 years ago

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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Tanmay Rathore | Beginner-Level 2

8 years ago

Thanks, but it is too short for a question of 4-5 marks.

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Smriti Vats | Contributor-Level 10

8 years ago

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 generati

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Smriti Vats | Contributor-Level 10

8 years ago

You're welcome.

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