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In our society the women are often blamed for giving birth to daughters. Can you explain why this is not correct?

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female produces only one type of gametes , each carrying X chromosome .However , male produces two types of gametes 50% carrying X chromosome and 50% carrying Y chromsome sex of the child , in human beings , is determined depending upon which kind of male gamete fertillzes the female . if male gamete carrying X chromosome fertillzes the female gamete the child will be female however if male gamete carrying Y chromosome fertillizes the female gamete , the child will be male . therefore , women should not be blamed for giving birth to daughters.
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  2. Draw a labeled diagram of sperm.

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  13. Oogenesis takes place in corpus luteum. (True/False)

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