How are the chromosomes that make up the human genome inherited from parents?

A. Half from the mother and half from the father.
B. One-third from the mother and two-third from the father.
C. Three-fourth from the father and one-fourth from the mother.
D. Three-fourth from the mother and one-fourth from the father.
E. One-third from the father and two-third from the mother.


Answer: A

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