What is a first-degree relative according to the source?

Someone who shares 50% of your DNA through direct inheritance.

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Why: The source defines a first-degree relative as sharing 50% of your DNA through direct inheritance.

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Answer: Someone who shares 50% of your DNA through direct inheritance. The source defines a first-degree relative as sharing 50% of your DNA through direct inheritance.

  1. Family en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Family
    A first-degree relative is one who shares 50% of your DNA through direct inheritance
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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