Question

What is heredity?
the random distribution of chromosomes to produce new genetic combinations
• the passing of genetic information from parents to their offspring
• the adaptation of certain individuals that increases their likelihood of survival
the exchange of genetic information to create new variation

Answer 1

Correct answer: "the passing of genetic information from parents to their offspring."

Brief clarifications:
- "Random distribution of chromosomes..." and "exchange of genetic information..." describe mechanisms (meiosis, independent assortment, crossing-over) that generate genetic variation, not the definition of heredity itself.
- "The adaptation of certain individuals..." describes natural selection (an evolutionary process), not heredity.