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An abnormal human baby with `XXX` sex chromosomes was born due to

A

formation of abnormal ova in the mother

B

fusion of two ova and one sperm

C

fusion of two sperms and one ovum

D

formation of abnormal sperms in the father

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Chromosomal Makeup**: - The question states that an abnormal human baby has `XXX` sex chromosomes. This indicates that the baby is genetically female, as females typically have two X chromosomes (XX), and the presence of an additional X chromosome leads to the condition known as Triple X syndrome (XXX syndrome). 2. **Identifying the Cause of the Condition**: - The abnormality in the sex chromosomes can arise from errors during the formation of gametes (ova and sperm) in the parents. Specifically, we need to consider how the extra X chromosome could have been produced. 3. **Meiosis and Gamete Formation**: - Meiosis is the process by which gametes are formed. In females, meiosis involves two rounds of cell division (meiosis I and meiosis II) that reduce the chromosome number by half. Errors during these divisions can lead to gametes with an abnormal number of chromosomes. 4. **Analyzing Possible Causes**: - The options provided include: - Formation of abnormal ova in the mother - Fusion of two ova and one sperm - Fusion of two sperms and one ovum - Formation of abnormal sperm in the father - The most relevant option is the formation of abnormal ova in the mother, where the ova could end up with an extra X chromosome due to nondisjunction during meiosis. 5. **Conclusion**: - The correct answer is that the abnormal human baby with `XXX` sex chromosomes was born due to the **formation of abnormal ova in the mother**. This results in the fertilization of an abnormal ovum with a normal sperm, leading to the presence of three X chromosomes in the offspring.

### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Chromosomal Makeup**: - The question states that an abnormal human baby has `XXX` sex chromosomes. This indicates that the baby is genetically female, as females typically have two X chromosomes (XX), and the presence of an additional X chromosome leads to the condition known as Triple X syndrome (XXX syndrome). 2. **Identifying the Cause of the Condition**: - The abnormality in the sex chromosomes can arise from errors during the formation of gametes (ova and sperm) in the parents. Specifically, we need to consider how the extra X chromosome could have been produced. ...
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