State whether the statements are true or false.
The ovum contains XX chromosomes.

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Solution

The correct option is B False
Sex chromosomes
Humans and most mammals have two sex chromosomes – X and Y chromosomes.
Gametes
There are two types of gametes formed - ovum and sperm.
Both are haploid cells and contain 22 autosome chromosomes and 1sex chromosome.
Ovum is formed from female and so it contains 1 X-chromosome while sperms are formed from male and so it contains either X-chromosome or Y-chromosome.
The given statement is false.

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State whether the statements are true or false.The ovum contains XX chromosomes.

State whether the statements are true or false.
The ovum contains XX chromosomes.