Koalas reproduce sexually. Which statement describes how a young koala’s DNA compares to the DNA of its parents?

It has the same DNA as both parents.
All of its DNA comes from its father.
All of its DNA comes from its mother.
Half of its DNA comes from each parent.

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The correct statement is: Half of its DNA comes from each parent.

In sexual reproduction, offspring inherit half of their DNA from their mother and half from their father.