Ivan is a newborn. Everyone says he looks more like his mother than his father. What is MOST likely true about Ivan?

Question

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Responses

He inherited more of his genes from his mother than his father.
He inherited more of his genes from his mother than his father.

He inherited half his genes from each parent.
He inherited half his genes from each parent.

He inherited more of his genes from his father than his mother.
He inherited more of his genes from his father than his mother.

He inherited all of his genes from his mother.

Answer 1

The most accurate response is:

• He inherited half his genes from each parent.

This statement is true because every child inherits 50% of their genes from their mother and 50% from their father, regardless of their appearance. The perception that Ivan looks more like his mother may be based on visible traits rather than genetic contribution.