Inheritance can be described as which of the following?

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Genetic inheritance explains how characteristics are passed from one generation to the next. This type of inheritance takes place because of the genetic material that is passed from parents to their offspring via DNA.
A mutation occurs when a section of DNA is changed (copied incorrectly) or damaged in a way that alters the genetic "message" contained in the gene where the DNA was changed or damaged. Mutations can occur naturally, by way of errors in the translation or transcription processes, or due to permanent changes to the physical composition of the DNA in a gene. These permanent changes to DNA are caused by mutagens, which increase the frequency of mutations due to the permanent changes made to the DNA itself (as opposed to an error in the process of copying DNA).
Differentiation is the process of cells becoming specialized during the development of a multicellular organism. This is how a single cell zygote develops into a complex system of tissues and various cell types.
Ecological succession is the process in which an ecological community changes over time. These changes happen as a result of the different organisms living in the ecosystem and their ongoing impact on the community. Ecological succession is often driven by a major event that forms a new, unoccupied habitat (e.g. landslide) or one that disturbs a community (e.g. fire).

Inheritance Can Be Described as Which of the Following