In humans, the sex of the offspring is determined by the

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Biology

Aiyana Moss

7 April, 10:31

In humans, the sex of the offspring is determined by the

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Alfred Gilmore · Answer 1

B.) Sex chromosome carried by the sperm cell

Terry Osborn · Answer 2

It is determined by the chromosome given to the egg by the sperm. Since the egg carries 2 X chromosomes, it always gives an X. Since the sperm cell carries an X and a Y, then whichever chromosome it gives determines the sex of the offspring. XY is a boy, and XX a girl.