In the XX-XY system of sex determination, the male is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In the XX-XY system of sex determination, the male is:
A. Haploid (X)
B. Homogametic (XX)
C. Heterogametic (XY)
D. Diploid (XX)
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
In the XX-XY system of sex determination, found in humans and most mammals, females have two identical sex chromosomes (XX) and are homogametic, producing only X-bearing eggs. Males have two different sex chromosomes (XY) and are heterogametic, producing two types of sperm: 50% with X and 50% with Y. The sperm determines the sex of the offspring.

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