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A zygote which has an X-chromosome inherited from the father will develop into a - Science

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A zygote which has an X-chromosome inherited from the father will develop into a

Options

  • boy

  • girl

  • X- chromosome does not determine the sex of a child

  • either boy or girl

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Solution

girl

Explanation - 

In humans, females produce eggs with X chromosome whereas males produces sperms with either X or Y chromosome. If a zygote receives X chromosome from father, it inherits X chromosome from mother. Thus, a zygote with XX will develop into a girl child.

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Chapter 9: Heredity and Evolution - Multiple Choice Questions [Page 74]

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NCERT Exemplar Science [English] Class 10
Chapter 9 Heredity and Evolution
Multiple Choice Questions | Q 8. | Page 74
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