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John recently received his semester grades and found that he had failed two courses. He says the reason he failed the two courses is that they were taught by female professors. John believes that women are really not smart enough to teach at the college level. In this example,the female professors are most likely ________.


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Meiosis

A type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in the production of gametes or spores in sexually reproducing organisms.

Sex Chromosomes

Chromosomes that differ between the sexes; in humans, these represent the X and Y chromosomes.

Autosomes

Chromosomes that are not sex chromosomes; humans have 22 pairs of autosomes that carry the bulk of genetic material responsible for determining traits and functions.

Inheritance

The genetic process by which traits or characteristics are passed from parents to their offspring.

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