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NEET UG BIOLOGY MCQ: PRINCIPLE OF INHERITANCE AND VARIATION

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Assertion: Genetic make up of sperm determines the sex of human child.

Reason: Males are homogametic in humans

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Correct option: C

If the assertion is true but the reason is false.

Option C (If the assertion is true but the reason is false) is correct because the genetic makeup of the sperm does determine the sex of the child, but males are heterogametic (XY), not homogametic.

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