SEX CHROMOSOME , SEX DETERMINATION

Question 1

is an individual’s complete set of chromosomes.

Answer 1

KAROTYPE

Question 2

Is a type of chromosome involved in sex determination.

Answer 2

SEX CHROMOSOME

Question 3

Humans and most other mammals have how many sex chromosomes?

Answer 3

TWO

Question 4

females have how many chromosomes?

Answer 4

two X chromosomes

Question 5

males have how many chromosomes?

Answer 5

one X chromosome and one Y chromosome

Question 6

The sex of an individual is determined by the ___________________contributed to the zygote by the sperm and the egg.

Answer 6

sex chromosomes

Question 7

These are the female sex cells

Answer 7

egg cells

Question 8

male gametes

Answer 8

sperm cells

Question 9

process involved in which sperm and egg cell unites to form a zygote

Answer 9

fertilization

Question 10

A threadlike structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.

Answer 10

chromosome

Question 11

humans have how many chromosomes?

Answer 11

46, 23 pairs of chromosomes

Question 12

first 22 pairs are called

Answer 12

AUTOSOMES

Question 13

carries the genetic coding for everything except sex determination

Answer 13

AUTOSOMES

Question 14

last pair of chromosomes are called

Answer 14

SEX CHROMOSOMES

Question 15

are numbered chromosomes that contain genes for anything that does not relate to sex determination

Answer 15

AUTOSOMES

Question 16

is a type of chromosome involved in sex determination

Answer 16

SEX CHROMOSOMES

Question 17

What type of cell division is responsible for the production of our gametes or sex cells?

Answer 17

MEIOSIS

Question 18

is a specialized type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, creating four haploid cells, each genetically distinct from the parent cell that gave rise to them.

Answer 18

MEIOSIS

Question 19

when an egg is fertilized by a sperm with a Y chromosome, the offspring is?

Answer 19

MALE

Question 20

when an egg is fertilized by a sperm with a X chromosome, the offspring is?

Answer 20

FEMALE

Question 21

sex is determined by ?

Answer 21

FATHER

Question 22

is a condition in which individuals with XY chromosomes have a genetic mutation that makes their bodies insensitive to androgens (male sex hormones). As a result, they may develop external female genitalia and often identify as females, despite having XY chromosomes.

Answer 22

ANDROGEN INSENSITIVITY SYNDROME

Question 23

are a pair of chromosomes that determine an individual’s biological sex. In humans, there are two types of sex chromosomes: X and Y. Females typically have two X chromosomes (XX), while males have one X and one Y chromosome (XY).

Answer 23

SEX CHROMOSOMES

Question 24

An individual’s biological sex is determined by the

Answer 24

COMBINATION OF SEX CHROMOSOMES THEY INHERIT FROM THEIR PARENTS

Question 25

1. What is the function of sex chromosomes in determining biological sex? a. Determining hair color b. Determining eye color c. Determining gender d. Determining height

Answer 25

c. determining gender

Question 26

2. In a typical human karyotype, males have: a. XX chromosomes b. YY chromosomes c. XY chromosomes d. ZZ chromosomes

Answer 26

c. XY chromosomes

Question 27

3. Which of the following combinations of sex chromosomes would result in a female individual? a. XX b. XY c. YY d. ZZ

Answer 27

a. XX

Question 28

4. What is the significance of genetic diversity in the context of sex determination? a. It has no impact on genetic diversity. b. It contributes to the genetic diversity of a population. c. It only affects individuals, not populations. d. Genetic diversity is unrelated to sex determination.

Answer 28

b. It contributes to the genetic diversity of a population.

Question 29

5. Why is it important to respect individuals with diverse gender identities and expressions? a. There is no need to respect such individuals. b. It promotes inclusivity, equality, and understanding. c. It doesn't affect society. d. It confuses people.

Answer 29

b. It promotes inclusivity, equality, and understanding.