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Do genetic combination of mothers play a significant role in determining the sex of a new born?

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Do genetic combination of mothers play a significant role in determining the sex of a new born?

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Mothers have two X chromosomes as sex chromosomes so, they produce eggs with X chromosome. All of her children (both girl and boy) receive X chromosome from their mother. So, genetic combination of mothers do not play a significant role in determining the sex of a new born.

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Chapter 9: Heredity and Evolution - Short Answer Questions [Page 77]

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NCERT Exemplar Science Exemplar Class 10
Chapter 9 Heredity and Evolution
Short Answer Questions | Q 27. | Page 77
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