Which Parent Contributes the Chromosome That Determines the Gender of a Child

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which parent contributes the chromosome that determines the gender of a child?

• A) Fathers determine the gender of sons, and mothers determine the gender of daughters.
• B) Fathers determine the gender of daughters, and mothers determine the gender of sons.
• C) Both parents play an equal role in determining gender.
• D) A mother's chromosomes determine the gender of sons and daughters.
• E) A father's chromosomes determine the gender of sons and daughters.

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