When a sperm containing Y chromosome fertilises an egg with X chromosome, the zygote develops into a ______ child.

Female

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Either male or a female

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Male

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No child

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The correct option is C Male
When a sperm containing Y chromosome fertilises an egg with X chromosome, the zygote develops into a male child with XY as the sex chromosome. Because Y chromosome is only found in males.

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When a sperm containing Y chromosome fertilises an egg with X chromosome, the zygote develops into a ______ child.

The correct option is C MaleWhen a sperm containing Y chromosome fertilises an egg with X chromosome, the zygote develops into a male child with XY as the sex chromosome. Because Y chromosome is only found in males.

The correct option is C Male
When a sperm containing Y chromosome fertilises an egg with X chromosome, the zygote develops into a male child with XY as the sex chromosome. Because Y chromosome is only found in males.