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:

Tracking Mechanism

A system or process used to monitor and follow the movement or progress of an object, individual, or trend.

Nystagmus

A condition characterized by involuntary, rapid, and repetitive movements of the eyes.

Saccades

Rapid, ballistic movements of the eyes that abruptly change the point of fixation to scan a visual scene or follow a moving object.

Vertigo

A sensation of spinning or having one's surroundings spin, often caused by inner ear problems.