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How is the sex of a child determined in humans? Explain using a flow chart.
How is the sex of a child determined in humans? Explain using a flow chart.
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Mother always gives X chromosome.
Father gives X or Y.
XX = Girl, XY = Boy.
Updated On: Mar 2, 2026
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