Percentages of inherited genes: females - Females inherit 50% of their DNA from their mothers and the other 50% from their fathers.
Percentages of inherited genes: males - Males on the other hand, inherit around 51% from their mothers and 49% from their fathers.
Mom's genes - Now, let's take a look at some of the traits both males and females can inherit from each of their parents, starting with mom.
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Mother: Eye conditions - Both eye structure and eyesight are inherited from mothers.
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Mother: Eye conditions - Color blindness is also a trait inherited from mothers. Males are particularly affected.
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Mother: Physical features - In addition to your hair, your skin, and even varicose veins, can also be inherited from your mother.
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Mother: Sleeping patterns - Research has found that mothers pass their sleeping patterns to their children.
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Mother: Metabolism - Our ability to gain or lose weight can be inherited from our mothers. Of course, genetics play a small role when compared to lifestyle choices.
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Mother: Exercise endurance - Yes, sporty genes are a thing. Our mitochondrial genome is inherited from our mothers.
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Father: Y-linked disorders - Males get their Y sex chromosome from their fathers, so this means Y-linked disorders are inherited from fathers.