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Why was the X and Y letters used to refer to male and female chromosomes?
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What is the probability of producing a male offspring?
you have a 50/50 chance of producing both a male and female offspring, it really depends on whether or not your offspring's DNA will have XY chromosomes (male) or XX chromosomes (female)
Which organisms would be present in the smallest number?
A type of ant called myrecia pilosulahas to chromosomes in a female and male.
What two functions do the X- and Y-chromosomes perform in humans?
Well, they determine the sex. XX = female XY = male
How can I improve my chances of conceiving a baby girl?
You can't, really, without scientific intervention. The male's sperm determines whether or not the chromosomes turn into male, XY, or female, XX.
Is the name An male or female?
lion is male lionettte is female
What two letters express a male chromosomes combination?
The two letters that express a male chromosomes combination is XY.
How are traits of parents passed to off-springs?
They are passed on by male or female chromosomes.
What is the sex chromosomes of male?
In humans and other mammals, a male has XY sex chromosomes. In birds, a male has XX chromosomes. In amphibians, male chromosomes look the same as female chromosomes.
When do chromosomes duplicate in a cells life?
When there joined with a male chromosomes and a female chromosomes
What makes a female a female and what makes a male a male?
Their DNA. Sex is decided by chromosomes from the male at fertilization. if you are wondering what "officially" makes a female a female, it's DNA and ability to reproduce per authorities.
How does the chromosomes effevt the human body?
Chromosomes effect the body by telling it if you will be male of female. XX is the chromosome for a female and XY is for male.
How can you identify the difference of a female chromosome and a male chromosome?
What differentiates a male from a female based off the chromosomes that are present is that a male organism will have X and Y chromosomes whereas a female organism will have X and X chromosomes.
What number of chromosomes determines if you are a male or female?
the amount of x and y chromosomes you have.
What are sex chromosomes in a human male?
We call these sex chromosomes. Whether you are a male or female depends on the presence or absence of certain chromosomes. The sex chromosomes are the X chromosome and the Y chromosome. If you have two XX, you will show female characteristics and If you have XY you will show male characteristics.
What combination of chromosomes is a female an a male?
Normal females have XX chromosomes and normal males have XY chromosomes. I believe there are two of each in a human body and the rest are autosomes.
What chrosomes determine if a person is a male or female?
Sex chromosomes detrmine wheather a person is a male or a female.
What is the probability of a male offspring?
you have a 50/50 chance of producing both a male and female offspring, it really depends on whether or not your offspring's DNA will have XY chromosomes (male) or XX chromosomes (female)
