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Hello guys! I have a question..

Each person in a family has the same traits. There are no differences in traits between parents and offspring or among siblings. True or False and why.

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Final answer:

Each person in a family does not have the same traits. While individuals in a family may share some characteristics or traits with their parents and siblings, they are never identical to them, except in the case of identical twins.

Step-by-step explanation:

False. Each person in a family does not have the same traits. While individuals in a family may share some characteristics or traits with their parents and siblings, they are never identical to them, except in the case of identical twins. This is because offspring inherit a unique combination of traits from their parents through sexual reproduction and genetics. Siblings typically look similar to each other, but there are always variations and differences in traits.

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It could be true that all of the kids received the same genotypes and phenotypes leading to the same traits, however, because parents are two strangers coming together to then have children, their traits are most likely going to be different. Although parents can share the same traits with each other, it is likely that there are still differences. (I hope that helps!)
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