Which of the following is true of the sex chromosomes?
A) The Y chromosome controls the development of the male sex glands.
B) The Y chromosome contains the blueprints for male fetus development.
C) The Y chromosome contains the blueprints for the female fetus.
D) The mother donates her Y chromosome to form a female fetus.
E) The sex chromosomes are the largest among the 23 pairs.

Question

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The Y chromosome contains the SRY gene which is responsible for the development of male gonads.

Answer: B
 The Y chromosome contains genes that initiate male development, such as the SRY gene.

Answer: D
 The mother donates an X chromosome, while the father donates either an X or Y chromosome, which determines the sex of the fetus.

Which of the Following Is True of the Sex Chromosomes