Improbable Me

Improbable Me

A Poem by Terry O'Leary

<> The human genome consists of 20 000 paired genes… about…

<> During meiosis, gametes are generated by randomly swapping genetic material… let's shout…

<> 2^(20 000)  = 10^(6 000) possible sperm (proud of daddy)… boy scout…

<> 2^(20 000)  = 10^(6 000) possible ova (proud of mommy)… far-out…

<> 2^(40 000)  = 10^(12 000) possible zygotes… freak out…

<> 1 zygote in 10^(12 000)  = Improbable Me… no doubt!


;-))

© 2017 Terry O'Leary


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I'll drink to the 2% difference;; mind you, I reckon Ayumu narrows the gap somewhat. :))

T

Posted 7 Years Ago


Terry O'Leary

7 Years Ago

An interesting observation!
I will try to contemplate its significance befoe being overtaken... read more
Haha. This is great. Nice one.

Posted 7 Years Ago


Terry O'Leary

7 Years Ago

Thanks, much appreciated!!

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Added on August 24, 2016
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Terry O'Leary
Terry O'Leary

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a physicist lacking gravity... learning more and more... about less and less... until we finally know... everything about nothing... more..

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