Which Statement(s) About the Number of Males and Females Is

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Multiple Choice

Which statement(s) about the number of males and females is true? Statement A: Sperm containing a Y chromosome swim faster than those containing an X chromosome. Statement B: Male fetuses are more vulnerable to miscarriage than are female fetuses. Statement C: Cultural values and governmental policy contribute to the differences in the number of male and female babies born and raised in some societies.

• A) Statements A and C only
• B) Statement C only
• C) Statements A and B only
• D) Statements A, B, and C

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