Heredity

For other uses, see Heredity (disambiguation).

Heredity (the adjective is hereditary) is the transfer of characteristics from parent to offspring, either through their genes or through the social institution called inheritance (for example, a title of nobility is passed from individual to individual according to relevant customs and/or laws).

Sociology

The social institution called inheritance. One's bloodline is one's familial ancestry. See also meme.

External links

• Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy entry on Heredity and Heritability

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