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Are genes truly inherited 100% independently

User Dean Chiu
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Answer:

NO

Step-by-step explanation:

You recieve exactly 50% of your genes from your mom and 50% from your dad. In total you will have a total of 100% but from two seperate sources. Hope this helps ;)

User Pmttavara
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Answer:

You receive 50% of your genes from each of your parents, but the percentages of DNA you received from ancestors at the grandparent level and further back are not necessarily neatly divided in two with each generation.

Step-by-step explanation:

So No

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