* Related to the above, how does genetic memory keep so intact? Each parent contributes only one set of chromosomes (and recombined ones at that) to the child. Assuming 4 generations per century, Desmond would be 33 generations removed from Altair, the blood getting diluted (figuratively speaking) every time, and that's not accounting for minor mutations within the germline. And yet, the Animus makes it possible for Desmond to access Altair's memory very clearly, remember exact conversations and so on. And that's not something easily written out of the AC-verse (i.e. "we already have genetic memory in this setting, just roll with other fictional elements").
** A common fallacy when discussing genetics is that the half of your genes from your father are all the same ones from his. However, there are more than just X and Y chromosomes - there are 23 pairs in total, and anything one of each pair other than the sex (X and Y) chromosomes can be passed on separately.  Your son could, therefore, have your Y chromosome, but any mixture of 22 others from ''your'' parents.  You wouldn't be able to remember ALL of your ancestors' memories, but specific individuals would show up.

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