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Hello. who do you inherit your intelligence from? your mom or dad?
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Both of them: You would inherit your intelligence from both since half your DNA is from your Dad and half is from your Mom. There may be many genes involved, but their effects can be influenced by environmental factors such as trauma, abuse, neglect, malnutrition and exposure to toxins like lead in a negative direction.
Answered 9/1/2016
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