Asked by the eggman

How are chromosomes passed down to offspring in sexually reproducing organisms?(1 point)
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Each parent shares one chromosome from every pair with their offspring so offspring have a complete set.
Each parent shares one chromosome from every pair with their offspring so offspring have a complete set.

Each parent passes on both chromosomes to their offspring.
Each parent passes on both chromosomes to their offspring.

Offspring receive their chromosomes from one or the other parents.
Offspring receive their chromosomes from one or the other parents.

Male offspring receive chromosomes from fathers and female offspring receive them from mothers.
Male offspring receive chromosomes from fathers and female offspring receive them from mothers.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Each parent shares one chromosome from every pair with their offspring so offspring have a complete set.

Explanation: During meiosis each parent produces haploid gametes that contain one chromosome from each homologous pair; fertilization restores a full (diploid) set in the offspring.