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Having diploid [[genetics]] means that we (and the [[Shee]]) have two different versions of each [[gene]] in our DNA - one from mum, one from dad.  However, the [[Grendel]]s, [[Ettin]]s and [[Norn]]s have [[haploid]] genetics.
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Having diploid [[genetics]] means that we (and the [[Shee]]) have two different versions of each [[gene]] in our DNA - one from mum AND one from dad.  Dominance and recessive inheritance patterns decide which trait we exhibit.  However, the [[Grendel]]s, [[Ettin]]s and [[Norn]]s have [[haploid]] genetics.

Revision as of 07:41, 7 January 2005

Having diploid genetics means that we (and the Shee) have two different versions of each gene in our DNA - one from mum AND one from dad. Dominance and recessive inheritance patterns decide which trait we exhibit. However, the Grendels, Ettins and Norns have haploid genetics.