Question:
Does genetic combination of mothers play a significant role in determining the sex of a new born ?
Solution:
No. Mothers have no role in determining the sex of the new born. Mothers are homogametic, that is, they produce only one type of ova (22 + X).
Fathers are heterogametic, that is, they produce two types of sperms, gynosperms (22 + X ) and androsperms (22 + Y). If gynosperm (22 + X)
fertilises the ovum (22 + X), the sex of new born will be female (44 + 2X). If androsperm (22 + Y) fuses with ovum (22 + X), the new born will be
boy (44 + XY).
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