Question

Which statements are true about sex chromosomes?

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. PLEASE


A) They are not numbered in a karyotype.

B) They determine the sex of an organism.

C) All cells carry both of the sex chromosomes.

D) All animals have the same sex chromosome system

Answer 1

Answer:

A sex chromosome is a type of chromosome that participates in sex determination.

Humans and most other mammals have two sex chromosomes, the X and the Y. Females have two X chromosomes in their cells, while males have both X and a Y chromosomes in their cells.

Explanation:

Answer 2

B) They determine the sex of an organism is the true statement about sex chromosomes.

Explanation:

• A sex chromosome is a type of chromosome that plays a role in determining a person's gender. The X and Y chromosomes are found in humans and most other mammals.
• Males have both X and Y chromosomes in their cells, whereas females have two X chromosomes. X chromosomes are found in all egg cells, while X or Y chromosomes are found in sperm cells.
• This system means that when fertilisation occurs, the male selects the sex of the offspring.