The Ability for One Generation to Pass on Its Characteristics

question 61

Multiple Choice

The ability for one generation to pass on its characteristics to future generations is known as

• A) natural selection.
• B) mutation.
• C) heredity.
• D) division.
• E) duplication.

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Definitions:

Ultrasound

A technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of the inside of the body.

Heart Motion

The movement of the heart as it contracts and relaxes to pump blood throughout the body.

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Polyvinyl chloride, a synthetic plastic polymer used in a wide variety of applications, from piping and clothing to furniture and signage.

ECG

Electrocardiogram, a medical test that records the electrical activity of the heart over a period of time using electrodes placed on the skin.