Question
Which factor mainly refers to genetic traits passed from parents to children?
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OTET 2026 Social Studies Question Paper (5-Jul-2026)
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Heredity
Heredity is the biological transmission of genetic traits and characteristics from parents to offspring through genes, distinguishing it from environment, culture, and society, which are external influences on development.
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