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Aishwarya Naikoti
on Nov 18, 2024Verified
In humans the sex chromosomes in a female are a(n) __________ combination, and in males they are a(n) __________ combination.
A) XY; XX
B) XX; XY
C) YY; XX
D) XX; YY
Sex Chromosomes
Chromosomes that determine the biological sex of an organism, typically denoted as XY for males and XX for females.
XX Combination
The genetic chromosomal configuration characteristic of typical female sex determination.
XY Combination
A set of sex chromosomes commonly associated with male characteristics in humans, where X comes from the mother and Y comes from the father.
- Comprehend the biological foundations of sex differentiation, focusing on the contribution of chromosomes and hormones.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the biological foundations of sex differentiation, focusing on the contribution of chromosomes and hormones.