Which of the Following Statements About the Disproportionate Number of Males

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the disproportionate number of males and females is true?

• A)Sperm containing a Y chromosome swim faster than those containing an X chromosome.
• B)Male fetuses are more vulnerable to miscarriage than are female fetuses.
• C)Cultural values and governmental policy contribute to the differences in the number of male and female babies born and raised in some societies.
• D)Statements A and B are true.
• E)All of the statements are true.

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