Both Parents Usually Imprint the Same Gene

Question

Both parents usually imprint the same gene.

Accepted Answer

While offspring inherit one copy of each gene from each parent, they do not always impring the same version of the gene from each parent. This is because each parent has two copies of each gene themselves and may pass on either one to their offspring. In some cases, the different versions of a gene inherited from each parent can lead to traits that are a blend of both parents' characteristics.