Single Answer MCQ
Q-00040241

In humans, what determines the sex of the child?

1

Maternal allele

2

Paternal allele

3

Both alleles

4

Environmental factors

Answer and Solution

Answer

B. Paternal allele

Solution:

The sex of the child is determined by the paternal allele; an X chromosome will result in a female, while a Y chromosome results in a male.

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