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ssal

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A single egg contributes ________ to the developing zygote.
 
  a. XX
  b. X
  c. Y
  d. XY
  e. XO

Question 2

A person's genetic sex is determined by
 
  a. the sperm, which can carry either an X or Y chromosome.
  b. the egg, which can carry either an X or Y chromosome.
  c. the sperm, which can only carry X chromosomes.
  d. the egg, which can only carry X chromosomes.
  e. the sperm, which can only carry Y chromosomes.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: b. X

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a. the sperm, which can carry either an X or Y chromosome.



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