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11 years ago
... when only a complete set of chromosomes is inherited from their mother and one from their father?

Trying to understand the logic behind this.

So far I think that since each parent has genetic material from each of their parents, the grandkids end up with genetic material from the grandparents.

Can anyone explain this better and in more detail?
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11 years ago
Autosomes refer to any of the chromosomes other than the sex chromosomes.

While you do get a set of chromosomes from both the mother and father, both of which pass on 23, their chromosomes where made from their parents. Ultimately, you are getting a by-product of their parent's genes as well.
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11 years ago
So basically, exactly what I said in my OP...
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11 years ago
Quote from: Alpha (11 years ago)
So far I think that since each parent has genetic material from each of their parents, the grandkids end up with genetic material from the grandparents.

The question is so simple it makes you think twice. Yes, what you said is what I agree with too.
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11 years ago
Quote from: bio_man (11 years ago)
Quote from: Alpha (11 years ago)
So far I think that since each parent has genetic material from each of their parents, the grandkids end up with genetic material from the grandparents.

The question is so simple it makes you think twice. Yes, what you said is what I agree with too.

Hence my hesitation LOL. I was wondering if anything could be added on to it but I suppose not. Thank you all Slight Smile
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