A sperm only carries Y chromosome.

True

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The correct option is B
False

The sex chromosome pair in males has one X and one Y chromosome. Thus, when male gametes, i.e., sperms are formed, 50% would contain a X chromosome and the other 50% would contain a Y chromosome.

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