Which of the Following Is a TRUE Statement About Sex

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a TRUE statement about sex differences

• A) Miscarriage of girls is more common, and birth defects are more common in boys.
• B) Rates of miscarriage and birth defects are higher for boy fetuses.
• C) Rates of miscarriage and birth defects are higher for girl fetuses.
• D) A total of 106 girls are born worldwide for every 100 boys.

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