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A mother and father have two daughters. The daughters have some similar and some different physical features. Which statement best explains why the daughters’ physical appearance includes both similar and different features?

A: One daughter received fewer genes than the other.


B: Each daughter received a different number of genes from each parent.


C: The daughters received a random set of genes from both of their parents.


D: One daughter received all her genes from her father, and the other daughter received all her genes from her mother

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D one daughter received all her genes from her father
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C: The daughters received a random set of genes from both of their parents.

The physical appearance of an individual is determined by their genes, which are inherited from their parents. Each parent contributes half of their genes to their offspring, and the combination of genes from both parents determines the physical characteristics of the offspring.

When the two daughters inherit genes from both their parents, they receive a random set of genes from each parent, which can result in both similar and different physical features. Therefore, statement C is the best explanation for why the daughters' physical appearance includes both similar and different features.

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