Biology 2010 Student Edition

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 9780133669510
ISBN 13: 978-0-13366-951-0

Chapter 14, Human Heredity - 14.1 - Human Chromosomes - 14.1 Assessment - Page 397: 1b

Answer

The sex chromosomes determine whether a person is male or female. Males have one X chromosome and one Y chromosome. Females have two X chromosomes.

Work Step by Step

The sex chromosomes determine whether a person is male or female. Males have one X chromosome and one Y chromosome. Females have two X chromosomes.
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