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Is it possible for a child to have genetic material identical to one parent? Explain.

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No, you may have similar genetic material but not identical. You can have identical genetic material to your brother or sister if they are identical to you but not your parent because your genetic material consists of two people who have no relation to each other genetic material wise.
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