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Two individuals inheriting different combinations of maternal and paternal chromosomes (other than identical twins) will generally

Question
Two individuals inheriting different combinations of maternal and paternal chromosomes (other than identical twins) will generally
always be genetically identical to each other
show genetic differences due to different combinations of inherited chromosomes
have no chromosomes at all
be a different species from their parents
Answer
show genetic differences due to different combinations of inherited chromosomes
Detailed Explanation
Because germ cells can carry different combinations of maternal/paternal chromosomes, siblings typically differ genetically due to these different combinations.
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