Why Do Some People Look More Like Their Grandparents Than Their Parents?

Why Do Some People Look More Like Their Grandparents Than Their Parents?

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The video explains why people often resemble their grandparents more than their parents, attributing this to genetic inheritance. It discusses how genes, which are passed down through generations, influence physical traits and can also carry diseases. The video introduces Mendelian genetics, explaining the laws of dominance, segregation, and independent assortment, which govern inheritance patterns. These laws help explain the resemblance to grandparents and the diversity in human populations. The video concludes by emphasizing that genetic traits are inherited and can make individuals look like their grandparents.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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