How is the sex of a child determined?
What will be an ideal response?
A good answer would include the following key points:
1 . The ovum always contributes an X chromosome. If a sperm contributes a Y chromosome, the result will be XY (boy).
2 . If a sperm contributes an X chromosome, the result will be XX (girl).
3 . The father’s sperm determines the sex of the child.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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a. ?conversion disorder b. ?phobia c. ?illness anxiety disorder d. ?generalized anxiety disorder
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a. Serial position effects b. Recency effects c. Primacy effects d. Control processes
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A. interactions B. Lewin's equation C. action research D. intuition