178k views
3 votes
which chromosomes are the sex chromosomes A. chromosomes 1-22 B. the 3rd pair of chromosomes C. the 22nd pair of chromosomes D. the x and y chromosomes

User Smolnar
by
5.9k points

1 Answer

3 votes

Answer:

D.

Step-by-step explanation:

Of the 23 pairs of chromosomes, the X and Y are the pair that determines the sex of the child. X chromosomes stand for female, while Y chromosomes stand for male.

XX means a female

XY means a male

Hope this helps!

User Psur
by
5.3k points