Asked by JACKSON HOGAN on May 09, 2024
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A mother's contribution to an offspring's two sex chromosomes is ________ chromosome and a father's contribution to an offspring's two sex chromosomes is ________ chromosome.
A) a Y;either an X or a Y
B) either an X or a Y;an X
C) an X;either an X or a Y
D) either an X or a Y;a Y
Sex Chromosomes
Chromosomes that determine the genetic sex of an individual, with females typically having two X chromosomes and males having one X and one Y chromosome.
- Absorb information regarding the physiological differentiations between males and females, centered around chromosomal distinctions and hormone functionalities.
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Harley SmakalMay 16, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
A mother can only contribute an X chromosome as she has only XX sex chromosomes, while a father can contribute either an X or a Y chromosome as he has XY sex chromosomes. Therefore, the correct choice is C.
Learning Objectives
- Absorb information regarding the physiological differentiations between males and females, centered around chromosomal distinctions and hormone functionalities.