Question

Which chromosome is contributed by the sperm during fertilization?

• A. X
• B. Y
• C. Either X or Y
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Either X or Y

The sperm either contributes X or Y chromosome. The female anyway contributes X chromosome. Hence, if the sperm contributes X chromosome, the resulting offspring is a female and if it contributes Y chromosomes, the resulting offspring is a male.