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In human beings, sex of an individual is determined:
Answer: Option B
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B
The sex of the child depends on the type of sperm that fertilises the egg. Each egg contains oneX chromosomeand a sperm may have either an X or a Y chromosome. It is a matter of chance as to which type of sperm fertilises the ovum. If the egg (having X chromosome) is fertilised by a X-bearing sperm, the resulting combination is XX i.e., female.If the egg (having X chromosome) is fertilised by a Y-bearing sperm, the resulting combination is XY i.e., male.
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The sex of the child depends on the type of sperm that fertilises the egg. Each egg contains oneX chromosomeand a sperm may have either an X or a Y chromosome. It is a matter of chance as to which type of sperm fertilises the ovum. If the egg (having X chromosome) is fertilised by a X-bearing sperm, the resulting combination is XX i.e., female.If the egg (having X chromosome) is fertilised by a Y-bearing sperm, the resulting combination is XY i.e., male.
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