In sexual reproduction, the offspring is no identical to either one of the parents.  Offspring inherit genes and traits from both parents.  You may look a lot like your mom or dad, but you are not identical to either one.  The only way an organism (living thing) is identical to its parent is if it is reproduced asexually.  Asexual reproduction does not require two parents.  Asexual reproduction involves one organism reproducing by itself.  In this type of reproduction, the offspring is identical to it's parent.

Inherited Traits...

Some likenesses you have with your parents are inherited.  We call these "inherited traits."  Likenesses such as hair color and eye color are inherited, while likenesses such as table manners are learned, not inherited.

Below is a list of some inherited traits...

• Rolling of the tongue
• Which arm you place on top when you cross your arms
• Attached earlobes
• Widow's Peak (hairline comes to a downward point in the middle)

Below is a list of some non-inherited traits...

• Table manners
• Politeness
• Attitude