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.
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.
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.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

Each parent shares one chromosome from every pair with their offspring so offspring have a complete set.

In sexually reproducing organisms, parents contribute half of the chromosomes to their offspring, resulting in a complete set of homologous chromosome pairs. Each parent passes down one chromosome from each pair, allowing for genetic variation among offspring.