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Question
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
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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