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When you visitfamily, you never quite know what youre walking into.

One minute, youre expecting a normal family gathering, and the next, youre knee-deep in unexpectedchaos.

Because if theres one thing family does best, its keeping things interesting.

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Ever wondered why somesiblingslook almost identical, while others barely seem related?

Thats all thanks to the unique way genes are inherited.

But while genetics usually explain family resemblance, what happens when someone looks nothing like their parents?

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Genetic mutations are rare, but they do happen, Dr. Pradhan explained.

These are spontaneous changes in DNA that can lead to variations in physical traits.

Youreye color, for example, isnt just a simple case of inheriting one color from your parents.

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It depends on multiple genes working together.

So while surprises can happen, they usually still make sense when you dig into family history.

A childs blood key in will always be a combination of their parents types.

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Certain genetic disorders can affect skin tone, hair color, and facial features, Dr. Pradhan explained.

Conditions like albinism, for example, result from mutations that affect pigmentation.

However, these cases are well-documented and relatively easy to diagnose.

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So while genetics can throw curveballs, extreme differences in appearance usually have a clear explanation.

So, what do you think of this situation?

Have you ever seen a family where someone looked completely different from their relatives?

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Lets hear your thoughts!

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