Which of the Following Statements Regarding Both the X and Y

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding both the X and Y chromosomes is TRUE?

• A)All organisms on Earth  whether insects, birds, mammals, and so on  have both X and Y chromosomes.
• B)If an organism of any species is male, it must possess a Y chromosome.
• C)The Y chromosome of any species is always smaller than the X chromosome.
• D)The X and Y chromosomes are similar across all species, given the evolutionary relationship between these chromosomes.
• E)None of the other answer options is correct.

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