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How is Sex of Zygote Determined in Humans?

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How is sex of zygote determined in humans?
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The sex of the zygote is determined by the sperm which fertilizes the ovum. If an X bearing sperm fuses with an ovum in man, the offspring would be female and if a Y chromosome bearing sperm fuses with an ovum the offspring will be a boy.

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Chapter 3: Principles of Genetics - Exercises [Page 39]

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Frank Biology Part 2 [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 3 Principles of Genetics
Exercises | Q 28. | Page 39
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