Your Chromosomes Control Whether You’re Male or Female Flashcards
1
Q
How many matched pairs of chromosome ones are in every human body cell?
A
23
2
Q
What is the 23rd pair labelled?
A
XX or XY
3
Q
What do these two chromosomes decide?
A
Whether you turn out male or female
4
Q
What chromosomes do men have?
A
An X and Y
5
Q
What does the Y chromosomes cause?
A
Male characteristics
6
Q
What chromosomes do women have?
A
Two X chromosomes
7
Q
What does the XX chromosome combination cause?
A
Female characteristics
8
Q
Do plants follow this?
A
No
9
Q
Do mammals follow this?
A
Yes
