A child who inherits a Y chromosome from the father will be a girl.

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Solution

The correct option is B False
Male parent: XY x Female parent: XX
Gametes: X, Y X
Offspring: XX (Female child), XY (Male child)
So, a child who inherits a Y chromosome from the father will be a boy, not a girl.

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A child who inherits a Y chromosome from the father will be a girl.

The correct option is B FalseMale parent: XY x Female parent: XXGametes: X, Y XOffspring: XX (Female child), XY (Male child)So, a child who inherits a Y chromosome from the father will be a boy, not a girl.

The correct option is B False
Male parent: XY x Female parent: XX
Gametes: X, Y X
Offspring: XX (Female child), XY (Male child)
So, a child who inherits a Y chromosome from the father will be a boy, not a girl.