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Which combination of paternal chromosome...

Which combination of paternal chromosome results in a female?

A

ZX

B

XX

C

YZ

D

XY

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B
Men determine the sex of a baby depending on whether their sperm is carrying an X or Y chromosome. An X chromosome combines with the mother’s X chromosome to make a baby girl (XX) and the Y chromosome will combine with the mother’s to make a boy (XY).
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