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question 6
in humans, alleles are inherited from:
a) females only (moms)
b) males only (dads)
c) males and females (one allele from each parent)
d) males and females (two alleles from each parent)
e) none of the these are correct answers

Explanation:

In human genetics, alleles are variants of genes. Each individual inherits one allele for each gene from the mother and one from the father. This is due to the process of sexual reproduction where gametes (sperm and egg) contribute one set of genetic material each.

Answer:

C. Males and females (one allele from each parent)