Question

8. Gender of child is determined by the
male partner of couple. Explain with
reasons whether this statement is true
or false.
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Answer 1

The above statement is true.

Explanation:

• In females, two XX chromosomes are present for determining the characteristics of a female.

• On the other hand, the sex chromosomes of males have one X chromosome and the other chromosome is termed as Y.

• So, during fertilization, if the sperm having X chromosome fertilizes the egg, then the child will be a female.

• If sperm cell containing Y chromosome fertilizes the egg then the child will be a female.