The maleness of a child is determined by
(a) the X chromosome in the zygote
(b) the Y chromosome in zygote
(c) the cytoplasm of germ cell which determines the sex
(d) sex is determined by chance
Answer: (b)
Solution:
The male outcome of a child is determined by the Y-chromosome in zygote inherited from the father.
If X-chromosome is inherited from the father, the zygote will develop into a female.
Therefore, option (b) is correct.