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A trait in an organism is influenced b...

A trait in an organism is influenced by

A

paternal DNA only.

B

maternal DNA only.

C

both maternal and paternal DNA

D

neither by paternal nor by maternal DNA

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C
Both parents equally contribute to the DNA of an individual.
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