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Genetic identity of a human male is determined by

A

autosome

B

nucleolus

C

sex chromosome

D

cell organelies

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C
Genetic identity of a human male is determined by sex chromosomes. As sex of a child is determined at the time of fertilization. If male gamete containing X-chromosome fertilizes the ovum, the child would be female, if Y-chromosome does it, the child would be male.
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