Question

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 their father, the other daughter received all her genes from their mother.

Answer 1

The answer is C.)

Step-by-step explanation:

Because humans reproduce via Sexual Reproduction, each child born receives a random set of genes from each parent. Therefore, when the parents have multiple children, the children will not be identical. (Unless they are identical twins)

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Answer 2

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