If an apple tree fertilizes another tree of the exact same kind, why will the seed of one tree produce different tasting apples?

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If an apple tree fertilizes another tree of the exact same kind, why will the seed of one tree produce different tasting apples?

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Because the two trees have different genetics and the apple seed will contain information from both. Just like you are not a clone of your father, you are a mix of him and your mother, the new Apple will be unique. Unfortunately for apples this normally means they don’t taste very good.

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