PratchettFan
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I'm not really sure whether we are agreeing or disagreeing. So let me try to explain my point and you tell me if I am off base.
A sperm is a cell from the male. It has exactly the same DNA as any other cell in the male body. It is not unique. The egg is a cell from the female. It has exactly the same DNA as any other cell in the female. It is not unique. When the egg is fertilized by the sperm, it creates a zygote. This has an entirely unique DNA, different than either the male or female. It is a completely new human being.
That is 100% correct and deserved highlighting...
Nope...a sperm has HALF the DNA of the male....the egg has HALF the DNA of the female.
I don't think so, but I have been wrong before and it is possible I am wrong now. Can you refer me to something on that?