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Children inherit half of their genes from parents. Explain Why?

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yes

Step-by-step explanation:

The chromosomes in cells line up in pairs and exchange bits of genetic material before forming an egg or sperm cell. Each mature egg and sperm then has its own specific combination of genes, which means children will inherit a slightly different set of DNA from each parent.

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This is because the two parents share one or more common ancestors and so carry some of the same genetic material. If both partners carry the same inherited gene change, their children are more likely to have a genetic condition.

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