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The degree by which progeny differ from their parents is known as

A

Genetics

B

Variation

C

Heredity

D

Inheritance

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  • According to Mendel, _______ is the degree by which progeny differ from their parents

    A
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    B
    Heredity
    C
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    D
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    C
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