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Death and Dying — Unit test

Question 11 • Anatomy & Physiology B

Which statement is true regarding the way in which sex chromosomes are passed on to offspring?

Answer
A
Females can pass only Y chromosomes to their offspring.
B
Females can pass either an X or a Y chromosome to their offspring.
C
Males can pass either an X or a Y chromosome to their offspring.
D
Males can pass only Y chromosomes to their offspring.

Explanation

Females typically have two X chromosomes, so their eggs pass an X chromosome. Males typically have one X and one Y chromosome, so their sperm can pass either one. Therefore, the true statement is that males can pass either an X or a Y chromosome to their offspring.

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