Question

Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given.

A couple has six daughters, What is the possibility of their having a girl next time?

• A. 10%
• B. 50%
• C. 90%
• D. 100%

Answer 1

The correct option is B 50%

The possibility of having a girl or boy child is equal Le., 50% as 50% male gametes are Y type and 50% are X type. Fusion of egg with X type sperm will produce a girl child.