The nurse is developing a teaching plan for parents who need genetic counseling. Which statement by a parent indicates the need for further education?
A. "Half of the sets of chromosomes come from the mother and the other half comes from the father."
B. "The 23rd pair of chromosomes will determine if our child will be male or female."
C. "One Y chromosome and one X sex chromosome will produce a male child."
D. "All the chromosomes are the same size in males and females alike."
Answer: D
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