JAMB Biology 1995 Question 24

Question 24

Chromosomes, DNA and Sex Linkage

The sex of a foetus is determined during

  1. A.meiosis
  2. B.copulation
  3. C.fertilization
  4. D.placentation.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (fertilization)

Explanation

Sex depends on whether an X or a Y sperm fuses with the egg, so it is fixed at fertilisation.