Sex Determination in Humans (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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How many chromosomes do humans have in total?
How many chromosomes do humans have in total?
46
What are somatic cells?
What are somatic cells?
Body cells that don't produce gametes
How many pairs of autosomes do humans have?
How many pairs of autosomes do humans have?
22 pairs
Which chromosome is larger?
Which chromosome is larger?
X chromosome
How many genes does the Y chromosome contain?
How many genes does the Y chromosome contain?
Fewer than 100 genes
What is the sex chromosome combination for females?
What is the sex chromosome combination for females?
XX
What is the sex chromosome combination for males?
What is the sex chromosome combination for males?
XY
Which parent determines the sex of the child?
Which parent determines the sex of the child?
The father
What chromosome do all egg cells carry?
What chromosome do all egg cells carry?
X chromosome
What chromosomes can sperm cells carry?
What chromosomes can sperm cells carry?
Either X or Y
When is sex determined?
When is sex determined?
At fertilisation
Which sex is called the heterogametic sex?
Which sex is called the heterogametic sex?
Males