heredity

• Nom désignant le processus biologique par lequel les caractéristiques et traits génétiques sont transmis des parents à leur descendance.

A noun referring to the biological process by which genetic characteristics and traits are passed from parents to their offspring.

indénombrable

1. Genetic transmissionB2formal

   The passing of genetic traits from parents to offspring through genes.

   Hérédité génétique

   • Heredity determines many physical characteristics like eye color and height.
   • Scientists study heredity to understand how diseases are passed down.
   • The child's intelligence is influenced by both heredity and environment.

   Synonymesinheritance

2. Inheritance of characteristicsB2formal

   The biological process by which certain qualities or tendencies are transmitted from one generation to the next.

   Hérédité (transmission des caractères)

   • Heredity plays a key role in determining personality traits.
   • The study of heredity helps explain why some families have a history of certain illnesses.
   • Heredity can influence a person's predisposition to certain behaviors.

   Synonymesinheritance