A parent shares, on average, _____ percent of his or her genes with each child.

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On average, a parent shares 50% of their genes with each of their children. This is because each parent contributes half of the genetic material (23 chromosomes) needed to create a new individual during fertilization, and the other half comes from the other parent. Therefore, each child inherits 50% of their genetic material from each parent.

A Parent Shares, on Average, _____ Percent of His or Her