Define sex determination. Mention the pair of sex chromosomes present in human males and females.

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Definition of sex determination:
The process through which a child inherits its sex from its parents is referred to as sex determination.
Definition of sex chromosomes:
Sex chromosomes are the chromosomes that determine the sex or the gender of the individual.
Sex chromosome in human males
Males have one X chromosome and one Y chromosome.
Sex chromosome in human females
Human females have two X chromosomes.
Diagrammatic representation of sex determination in humans:

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