State whether the following statements are true or false :It is the sperm which determines the sex of a child.

Explanation

**Step-by-Step Solution:**

1. **Understanding Chromosomes**: In humans, sex is determined by the combination of sex chromosomes. Females have two X chromosomes (XX), while males have one X and one Y chromosome (XY).

2. **Contribution of Gametes**: During reproduction, the male contributes either an X or a Y chromosome through his sperm, while the female contributes an X chromosome through her egg.

3. **Determining the Sex of the Child**:
- If the sperm carries an X chromosome and fertilizes the egg (which always carries an X), the resulting combination will be XX, resulting in a female child.
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