SECRETS OF GENETICS: Here is what the baby inherits from the mother and what from the father! (11 pics)


4. There is a popular belief that boys look like moms and girls look like dads. However, science only partially confirmed this.

5. It is true that boys inherit one X chromosome that directly affects the external appearance of the child. With girls, things are different, they get one X chromosome from both mom and dad, so there is an equal chance of who they will look like.