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In sexually reproducing organisms such as birds, which of the following is true ab--

out the genes found in the offspring?

All of the genes in the offspring’s cells contain genetic information from just one of the parents.
All of the genes in the offspring’s cells contain genetic information from just one of the parents.

Most of the genes in the female offspring contain genetic information from the mother, while most of the genes of the male offspring contain genetic information from the father.
Most of the genes in the female offspring contain genetic information from the mother, while most of the genes of the male offspring contain genetic information from the father.

Some of the genes in the cells of the offspring contain genetic information from one parent but the number of chromosomes containing information from each parent cannot be predicted.
Some of the genes in the cells of the offspring contain genetic information from one parent but the number of chromosomes containing information from each parent cannot be predicted.

Half of the genes in the cells of the offspring contain genetic information from one parent while the other half contains genetic information from the other parent.
Half of the genes in the cells of the offspring contain genetic information from one parent while the other half contains genetic information from the other parent.

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The answer is the last one. Half of the genes in the cells of the offspring contain genetic information from one parent while the other hand contains genetic information from the other parent. I hope this helps!
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