Question

check for understanding: genetics
not graded

directions
answer the question below to check your understanding and move forward in the course! this quiz is not graded.

true or false: genetics and heredity refer to the same concept.

select the correct answer
true
false

Explanation:

Define heredity

Heredity is the biological process of passing traits from parents to offspring.

Define genetics

Genetics is the scientific study of heredity and variation in living organisms.

Compare the terms

Heredity is the actual transfer of traits, while genetics is the broader scientific field studying that process.

Determine truth value

Because they refer to different aspects—one being the process and the other being the study—they are not the same concept.

Answer:

• True
• False (Correct answer)