Human baby will be a female, if its 23rd chromosome pair is
A
XX
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B
XY
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C
YY
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D
XYY
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Solution
The correct option is B XX 23rd chromosome pair in humans constitutes the sex chromosome. Y chromosome determines the sex in humans. The genetic makeup of a female is XX, whereas the genetic makeup of a male is XY.