"Daughters look like dad, sons look like mom".....Says who !!
That saying — “ daughters look like dad, sons look like mom ” — is a mix of folk observation and a little bit of science , but it’s not a strict biological rule. Here’s the truth behind it: Chromosome Basics Mothers: Always pass one X chromosome to each child. Fathers: Pass X chromosome to daughters, Y chromosome to sons. Traits Passed to a Daughter Since a daughter gets: X from Mom + X from Dad She inherits: From Mother Physical Traits Mitochondrial DNA — always inherited from the mother, influencing cell energy production. Skin type & tone tendencies. Hair texture and density patterns. Eye shape and facial features. Body shape tendencies (hip-to-waist ratio, bone structure). Health & Genetic Traits Risk factors for autoimmune disorders (e.g., lupus , thyroid issues ). Certain metabolic traits (e.g., lactose tolerance ). Menstrual cycle patterns and menopause timing. Specific X-linked genetic traits (e.g., some color vision variations i...