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State whether the following is true or false. Biologically, it is the gametes from father that determine the sex of a child and not the mother.

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State whether the following is true or false.

Biologically, it is the gametes from father that determine the sex of a child and not the mother.

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उत्तर

This statement is true.

Explanation:

  • The mother’s eggs carry an X chromosome, while the father produces sperm carrying either an X or a Y chromosome.
  • Whether the fertilising sperm carries X or Y determines the sex chromosome combination of the child.
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