Sperm Sorting Relies on _________________ Between Sperm Carrying the X

question 20

Multiple Choice

Sperm sorting relies on _________________ between sperm carrying the X chromosome and sperm carrying the Y chromosome.

• A) differences in electrical charges
• B) direct microscopic examination and recognition of visual differences
• C) differences in the swimming speed
• D) magnetic differences
• E) differences in the amounts of fluorescent dye binding.

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Definitions:

Cutaneous Membrane

The cutaneous membrane refers to the skin, the body's outer covering that protects internal organs and structures.

Inhibiting Release

The process of preventing the secretion or expression of a substance, often referring to hormones or neurotransmitters.

Chemical Mediators

Substances released by cells in the body that regulate physiological functions by mediating cell-to-cell communication.