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noman.rasheed
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Which DNA do we inherit from both of our parents?
rootone said:You get 50% from each parent but not any specific 50%, the recombination appears to be completely random.
You don't get something like your father's feet and you mother's eyes.
In addition to DNA in the nucleus, some DNA exists in mitochondria, which are like little chemical factories in cells and are outside the nucleus.
That DNA is only inhereted from the mother, but it only functions as a regulatory mechanism for internal processes of the cell.
It is thought not to be at all involved in determining any part of a person's physiology.
rootone said:You get 50% from each parent but not any specific 50%, the recombination appears to be completely random.
You don't get something like your father's feet and you mother's eyes.
In addition to DNA in the nucleus, some DNA exists in mitochondria, which are like little chemical factories in cells and are outside the nucleus.
That DNA is only inhereted from the mother, but it only functions as a regulatory mechanism for internal processes of the cell.
It is thought not to be at all involved in determining any part of a person's physiology.
DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is a molecule that contains the genetic instructions for the development and functioning of all living organisms. It is the basis of heredity and plays a crucial role in determining an individual's physical traits and characteristics.
On average, we inherit half of our DNA from each parent. This is because each parent contributes one set of 23 chromosomes to their offspring, which combine to form a complete set of 46 chromosomes.
Yes, it is possible for a child to inherit more DNA from one parent than the other. This is because during the process of meiosis, where genetic material is divided in the formation of sperm and egg cells, there can be unequal distribution of DNA between the two resulting cells.
There is no predetermined pattern for which traits come from which parent's DNA. In general, an individual's traits are a combination of both parents' genetic material, but some traits may be more dominant or recessive depending on the specific genes involved.
Yes, DNA from each parent is unique and can vary in terms of specific genetic sequences and mutations. This is why siblings may have different physical traits, even though they share DNA from both parents.