Heredity is the passage of genetic instructions from parent to offspring. The genetic instructions are found in within the DNA, which is contained in inside the nucleus of the cells. The genetic information is passed to the next by sexual reproduction. The information controls the traits that passed down. These include characteristics like eye color and characteristics like blood type. These traits are directly passed down and are not affected by the surrounding the organism.

The graph shows the amount of global warming happening in different ecosystems. which populations of organisms will likely decline the most as a result of climate change, and why? a. coral reefs because of the loss of the symbiotic algae living within their bodies b. penguin populations because the fish they eat will move into warmer waters c. mountain-dwelling birds because rising sea levels will relocate their food sources d. large cats in the rainforest because of decreased habitat loss for their prey