Which Types of Chromosomes Provide the Basis for Sex Determination

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which types of chromosomes provide the basis for sex determination in most mammals?

• A)haploid set of chromosomes
• B)diploid set of chromosomes
• C)autosomes
• D)sex chromosomes
• E)homologous chromosomes

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A characteristic of substances that cannot dissolve in a specified solvent, such as water.

Double Bonds

Chemical bonds between two atoms involving four bonding electrons instead of the usual two, making compounds more reactive.

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