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BIO 101 Embryonic development and birth Objective Question

Question

When is gender determined in human development?
Options
A At implantation
B At fertilization
Correct Answer
C During the eighth week
D During the second trimester
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Gender is determined at fertilization by the combination of sex chromosomes (XY for males, XX for females).

Hint

Males have XY chromosomes; females have XX chromosomes.

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