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Who determines the sex of an unborn child? Mention whether temperature has a role in sex determination.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Sex Determination in Humans:** - In humans, sex determination is based on the combination of sex chromosomes contributed by each parent. - Males have one X and one Y chromosome (XY), while females have two X chromosomes (XX). 2. **Identifying the Hetero-gametic Sex:** - The term "hetero-gametic" refers to the sex that produces two different types of gametes (sperm in this case). ...
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