Asked by Hayley Brown on Jul 31, 2024
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Genetically, a female is defined as a person who has ________ chromosomes and a male is defined as one who has ________ chromosome.
A) two Y; an X and a Y
B) two X; more than one Y
C) sex; a gender
D) two X; an X and a Y
Chromosomes
Thread-like structures located inside the nucleus of animal and plant cells, made of protein and a single molecule of DNA, responsible for carrying genetic information.
Genetically Defined
Characterized or determined by genes and hereditary factors.
- Understand the subtleties of different chromosomes and their functions in sex determination.
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Corey HillmanAug 06, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
A female has two X chromosomes while a male has one X chromosome and one Y chromosome. Therefore, option D is the correct answer. Options A and B are incorrect as having two Y chromosomes is not possible in humans and having more than one Y chromosome would lead to genetic abnormalities. Option C is also incorrect as sex and gender are different concepts - sex refers to biological characteristics while gender refers to social and cultural roles and expectations.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the subtleties of different chromosomes and their functions in sex determination.