Do Genes Come from Dad or Mom? Understanding Genetic Inheritance

Learn how genes are inherited from both parents and how they shape your traits and characteristics.

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Genes come from both parents. You inherit 23 chromosomes from each parent, making a total of 46 chromosomes in your DNA. Each pair consists of one chromosome from your mother and one from your father, meaning you get approximately 50% of your DNA from each parent. This genetic combination influences your characteristics and traits.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Do we inherit all traits from both parents? Yes, we inherit a combination of traits from both parents, influenced by the genes they pass on.
  2. What are chromosomes? Chromosomes are thread-like structures that hold our DNA, and we receive 23 chromosomes from each parent.
  3. Can both parents contribute equally to traits? Generally, you inherit approximately 50% of your DNA from each parent, affecting your characteristics.