The process by which physical and biological characteristics are transmitted from the parent (or parents) to the offspring.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Biology''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref> | The process by which physical and biological characteristics are transmitted from the parent (or parents) to the offspring.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Biology''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref> |