Which of the Following Best Describes the Source of a Human's

Question

Which of the following best describes the source of a human's DNA?
A) All is inherited from the mother.
B) All is inherited from the father.
C) Half is inherited from the mother and half from the father.
D) Seventy-five percent is inherited from the mother and 25 percent from the father.

Accepted Answer

Humans inherit half of their DNA from their mother and half from their father. Each parent contributes 23 chromosomes to their offspring, resulting in a total of 46 chromosomes in most human cells.