Asked by
jessica palmer
on Dec 21, 2024Verified
A person who is genetically female has received a(n) :
A) Y chromosome from her mother and an X chromosome from her father.
B) X chromosome from her mother and an X chromosome from her father.
C) X chromosome from her mother and no sex chromosome from her father.
D) no sex chromosome from her mother and an X chromosome from her father.
Genetically Female
Refers to individuals with two X chromosomes in their genetic makeup.
X Chromosome
One of the two sex chromosomes, with females having two X chromosomes and males having one X and one Y chromosome, playing a crucial role in determining genetic attributes.
Sex Chromosome
Chromosomes, specifically the X and Y chromosomes in humans, that determine the biological sex of an individual.
- Detail the genetic basis for sex determination, particularly the involvement of X and Y chromosomes.
Verified Answer
BC
Learning Objectives
- Detail the genetic basis for sex determination, particularly the involvement of X and Y chromosomes.