Asked by Alisha Wright on Jul 14, 2024
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Norman is convinced that his son looks just like him and that his son inherited most of his genes from him.What would you say to Norman?
A) You are correct.Boys always inherit more genes from their father.
B) You are incorrect.Boys usually inherit more genes from their mother.
C) You are correct.Fathers always have the dominate genes.
D) You are incorrect.All children inherit half their genes from their fathers and half from their mothers.
Dominate Genes
Genetic traits that are expressed in an organism's phenotype, overriding the expression of recessive genes when both are present.
- Ascertain the involvement of chromosomes in passing genetic information and their specific locations within a cell.
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Taiwo MomohJul 19, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
All children inherit half their genes from their fathers and half from their mothers. While some traits may be more prominent or recognizable from one parent, each parent contributes equally to their child's genetic makeup.
Learning Objectives
- Ascertain the involvement of chromosomes in passing genetic information and their specific locations within a cell.