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Assertion : Females not participate in the determination of the sex of baby .
Reason : Human male is heterogametic .

A

If both Assertion & Reason are True & the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion .

B

If both Assertion & Reason are True but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.

C

If Assertion is True but the Reason is False .

D

If both Assertion & Reason are False.

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To solve the question, we need to analyze both the assertion and the reason provided. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Assertion**: - The assertion states that females do not participate in the determination of the sex of the baby. - In humans, females have two X chromosomes (XX), which means all their gametes (eggs) carry an X chromosome. 2. **Understanding the Reason**: - The reason states that the human male is heterogametic. - Males have one X and one Y chromosome (XY), which means they produce two types of gametes: 50% carry an X chromosome (gynosperms) and 50% carry a Y chromosome (androsperms). 3. **Linking the Assertion and Reason**: - The sex of the baby is determined by the combination of the gametes from both parents. - Since the female can only contribute an X chromosome, the sex of the baby depends on whether the male contributes an X (resulting in a female baby) or a Y (resulting in a male baby). - Therefore, the male's heterogametic nature (having both X and Y chromosomes) is what allows him to determine the sex of the baby. 4. **Conclusion**: - Both the assertion and the reason are true. - The reason correctly explains the assertion, as the male's heterogametic condition is what leads to the determination of the baby's sex. 5. **Final Answer**: - The correct answer is that both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation for the assertion.
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