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: In [[human]]s [[female]]s have two [[X Chromosome]]s while [[male]]s have an [[X Chromosome]] and a [[Y Chromosome]].
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: In [[human]]s; [[female]]s have two [[X Chromosome]]s while [[male]]s have an [[X Chromosome]] and a [[Y Chromosome]].
 
: The probability of a [[male]] or a [[female]] being [[conception|conceived]] is 50%.
 
: The probability of a [[male]] or a [[female]] being [[conception|conceived]] is 50%.
 
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Revision as of 12:07, 4 April 2019

Key Stage 4

Meaning

Sex determination is how the sex of a individual is decided by the chromosomes.

About Sex Determination

In humans; females have two X Chromosomes while males have an X Chromosome and a Y Chromosome.
The probability of a male or a female being conceived is 50%.
PunnetSquareXXXY.png
This punnett square shows the chances of having male or female offspring.