A geneticist tracking how various traits are passed from one generation to the next is engaged in __________.
A) phylogenetics
B) population genetics
C) Mendelian genetics
D) molecular genetics

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Mendelian genetics is the study of inheritance patterns of specific traits from one generation to another, which involves tracking how various traits are passed from one generation to the next.

Option A, phylogenetics, involves the study of evolutionary relationships among various species based on their genetic makeup.

Option B, population genetics, deals with the study of genetic variation and its distribution within populations of organisms.

Option D, molecular genetics, involves the study of the structure and function of genes at a molecular level.

A Geneticist Tracking How Various Traits Are Passed from One