Why is the ratio of male to female births roughly 50:50?

a. half of all sperm cells carry a Y chromosome
b. all eggs carry an X chromosome
c. half of all egg cells carry a Y chromosome
d. all sperm cells carry an X chromosome


Answer: a. half of all sperm cells carry a Y chromosome

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