What makes you different from everyone else on this planet? More specifically, what makes you different than your siblings and/or parents? Here's a little math demonstrating genetic variation to boggle your mind... Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes. This means, as they randomly arrange themselves in new gametes, there are 2^23 different possible combinations of chromosomes.
Thus... the possible amount of chromosomal arrangements is as follows:
The craziest fact about those mind boggling combinations? That doesn't even take into account crossing over!
There are virtually infinite combinations in which your chromosomes and the DNA contained within it could be organized - so be glad that you are unique!
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