Hi there!

You are correct that we inherit traits from our parents. However, we can also inherit traits from our relatives, such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. This is because we share a portion of our genetic material with them.

When we inherit traits from our relatives, it is because we share a common ancestor with them. For example, if your grandfather had a genetic trait, there is a chance that you could inherit that trait from him. This is because you share some of the same genetic material with your grandfather.

The amount of genetic material that we share with our relatives depends on how closely related we are to them. For example, we share about 50% of our genetic material with our parents, but only 25% with our grandparents. The amount of genetic material that we share with more distant relatives, such as cousins, is even less.

I hope this helps answer your question. Let me know if you have any more questions!

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