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which statements describe how traits are inherited? check all that appl…

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which statements describe how traits are inherited? check all that apply.
an offspring always receives different alleles from each parent.
an offspring always receives the same alleles from each parent.
an offspring can receive different alleles or the same alleles from each parent.
traits are inherited when proteins are passed from parents to offspring.
traits are inherited when genes are passed from parents to offspring.

Explanation:

Brief Explanations
  • Traits are inherited when genes (not proteins) are passed from parents to offspring.
  • Offspring can receive different alleles (heterozygous) or the same alleles (homozygous) from each parent.

Answer:

An offspring can receive different alleles or the same alleles from each parent.
Traits are inherited when genes are passed from parents to offspring.