Sex Determination in Humans

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Sex Determination in Humans: Overview

In this topic, we will understand the concept of sex determination in humans. We will find that the sex determination depends upon the kind of sperm that fertilises the egg. Moreover, it describes the fusion of egg with X and Y bearing sperm.

Important Questions on Sex Determination in Humans

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X-chromosome is used in the determination of sex; therefore, it is known as

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Flow chart of sex determination in humans is given below. Information to be filled in the blanks a, b and c respectively are :

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Human offspring would be female, if 23" pair of chromosome in zygote is

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If a couple has three daughters, what are the chances that the fourth child will be a son?

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Gender of a child is determined by the male partner of the couple.

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Sex of the baby is determined at the time of fertilisation.

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If the sperm containing Y chromosome fuses with ovum. The baby will be a girl.

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In the human being, who determined the sex of the child.

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In humans, women have a perfect pair of sex chromosomes, both called _____.

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A zygote which has an X-chromosome inherited from the father will develop into a

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When a sperm containing Y chromosome fertilises the egg, the zygote would develop into?

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A child who inherits a ________ chromosome from her father will be a girl, and one who inherits a ________ chromosome from him will be a boy.