Biology: Concepts and Investigations
Biology: Concepts and Investigations
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ISBN: 9781260259049
Author: Hoefnagels
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 35.5, Problem 5MC
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When do the sex differences appear and what triggers them.

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The sex determining chromosomes in human beings are X and Y chromosome. The females have two XX chromosomes while male have two distinct XY chromosomes. Y chromosome in males is responsible for the determination of the sex of the unborn child.

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