The Study of the Mechanisms of Transmission of Traits from Parents

Question

The study of the mechanisms of transmission of traits from parents to offspring is
A)genetics.
B)histology.
C)cytology.
D)embryology.
E)physiology.

Accepted Answer

The study of the mechanisms of transmission of traits from parents to offspring is genetics. It involves the study of genes, heredity, and genetic variation. Histology is the study of the composition and function of tissues. Cytology is the study of cells. Embryology is the study of the development of embryos. Physiology is the study of how organisms function.