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Visual: Sex Determination

Part of Sex Determination — GCSE Biology

This diagram covers Visual: Sex Determination within Sex Determination for GCSE Biology. Sex chromosomes and sex determination mechanisms It is section 3 of 11 in this topic. Focus on the labels, the relationships between parts, and the explanation that turns the diagram into an exam-ready answer.

Topic position

Section 3 of 11

Practice

26 questions

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20 flashcards

Visual: Sex Determination

Sex determination diagram showing XX (female) and XY (male) chromosomes, how gametes are produced (eggs all X, sperm X or Y), Punnett square showing 50:50 probability, and explaining that the father's sperm determines the sex

Remember: XX = female, XY = male | Father determines sex (passes X or Y) | 50% chance of each sex

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Inheritance of Sex How It Works: XX and XY Determine Sex Sex Chromosomes Key Definitions

Practice Questions for Sex Determination

What determines the sex of a human baby?

A. The sex chromosomes inherited from the parents
B. The number of genes the baby has
C. Environmental factors during pregnancy
D. The age of the mother

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Use a genetic diagram to show how sex is inherited in humans.

3 marksstandard

Quick Recall Flashcards

What determines the sex of a human being?

The father's sperm, with a 50% chance of X or Y chromosomes.

Which chromosome always passes from mother to child?

Always an X chromosome (XX)

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How It Works: XX and XY Determine Sex