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For characteristics to be inherited by living organisms
- A Mutations occur within the cell of the organism
- B There has to be a mutation of genes within cells
- C Asexual reporoduction has to take place
- D Genetic material has to be passed from one generation to another
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In order for characteristics to be inherited by living organisms, genetic material must be passed from one generation to another. This is because genetic material contains the instructions for the traits and characteristics of an organism. Through processes like sexual reproduction, where genetic material from two parents combines to form offspring, or asexual reproduction, where genetic material is passed down from a single parent, the genetic material is transferred and inherited by the next generation. Mutations occurring within the cell or the occurrence of asexual reproduction are not necessary for inheritance to take place, but the passing of genetic material is essential.
