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    why am i tall if my parents are short

    i'm 11 and 5'10 my mom is 5'4 and my dad is 5'10 my brother is 11 and 6'5(he had his growth spurt)

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    0  Views: 428 Answers: 3 Posted: 13 years ago
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      You could have a dominant gene that is recessive in your other family members.

      13 years ago. Rating: 3
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        Your parents could both have recessive genes for height.


        Also, with better nutrition and general health, each generation


        seems to grow a little taller. 

        13 years ago. Rating: 2
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          Two short make one long????

          13 years ago. Rating: 1
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