Which of the following steps generally happens at conception?

A. Each ovum may carry either an X or a Y chromosome.
B. A typical combination that produces a female child is XY.
C. Both the ovum and sperm cells carry sex chromosomes.
D. Each ovum normally carries an X chromosome.
E. An XX combination will typically produce a male child.


Answer: C

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