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How is sex determined in human beings?

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In human beings the sex is determined by XX-XY type (Lygaeus type)
Genes determining sex in human beings are located on two sex chromosomes, called allosomes. In mammals, sex determination is associated with chromosomal differences between the two sexes, typically XX females and XY males. 23 pairs of human chromosomes include 22 pairs of autosomes (44A) and one pair of sex chromosomes (XX or XY). Females are homogametic producing only one type of gametes (egg), each containing one X chromosome while the males are heterogametic producing two types of sperms with X and Y chromosomes.
The sex of the embryo depends on the fertilizing sperm. An egg fertilized by an 'X' bearing sperm produces a female, if fertilized by a Y bearing sperm a male is produced.
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