Explain Why an Individual's Sex Is Determined by the Genetic

question 77

Short Answer

Explain why an individual's sex is determined by the genetic code contained in the father's sperm.

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Definitions:

Fitness

The ability of an organism to survive and reproduce in its environment, often influencing the genetic makeup of future generations.

Virulent

The degree of pathogenicity within a group or species of parasites, viruses, or bacteria, indicating how harmful they are.

Myxoma Virus

A lethal virus affecting rabbits, originally used as a biological control agent to manage rabbit populations, notably in Australia.

Mobile Genetic Element

A type of DNA that can move around in the genome. Common examples include transposons (“jumping genes”) and plasmids.