Nondisjunction of the X chromosomes may occur during formation of gametes and produce two kinds of eggs. If normal sperm fertilizes these two kinds of eggs, which of the following pairs of genotypes are possible?

A) XX and XY B) XYY and YO C) XXY and XO D) XYY and XO


Answer: C

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