Question

The sex of a person is determined by ?

• A. the chromosomes present in sperm
• B. the chromosomes present in both sperm and ovum and dietary habits of parents
• C. the chromosomes present in ovum
• D. the chromosomes present in both sperm and ovum

Answer 1

Answer:

A. the chromosomes present in sperm

The sex of a person is determined by the chromosomes present in the sperm, specifically whether it carries an X or Y chromosome, as the ovum always carries an X chromosome.