How are chromosomes passed down to offspring in sexually reproducing organisms?(1 point)

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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.

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

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, offspring receive one chromosome from each pair from both parents, resulting in a complete set of chromosomes.