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variation in the human eye color trait
All organisms inherit certain traits from their parents. Information about these inherited traits is found in genes. Genes are pieces of hereditary material that are passed from parents to offspring. An organism's genes affect its inherited traits.
Which of the following statements is true?
A. Genes are passed down from parents to offspring.
B. Eye color is an example of a gene.
Pick the correct answer from the listed options and provide the letter of the selected option.

A