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According to the chapter, the sex of a human child is ultimately determined by

Question
According to the chapter, the sex of a human child is ultimately determined by
which chromosome (X or Y) is inherited from the mother
which chromosome (X or Y) is inherited from the father
the combined chromosomes from both parents in equal measure with no single determinant
environmental temperature during pregnancy
Answer
which chromosome (X or Y) is inherited from the father
Detailed Explanation
Because the mother always contributes an X, the chapter states the child's sex is determined by which chromosome (X or Y) is inherited from the father.
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