human chromosomes

[JOSEPH E. LAFERRIERE]

>     While it is true that the mother's genetic contribution is slightly
>  higher than the father's (and how slight does depend on whether the
>  child is male or female), I think the exact percentage isn't very
>  important.

The question of whether or not something is important depends
entirely on who is making the judgment. Perhaps you have no
reason for wanting to know the percentage, but I do, which is
why I asked the question.

--
Dr. Joseph E. Laferriere
"Computito ergo sum ...  I link therefore I am."