Question

which chromosomes are the sex chromosomes A. chromosomes 1-22 B. the 3rd pair of chromosomes C. the 22nd pair of chromosomes D. the x and y chromosomes

Answer 1

D.

Step-by-step explanation:

Of the 23 pairs of chromosomes, the X and Y are the pair that determines the sex of the child. X chromosomes stand for female, while Y chromosomes stand for male.

XX means a female

XY means a male

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