In male the sex determining gene is

Correct answer: B. SRY

  • A. XY
  • B. SRY
  • C. SYX
  • D. SXX

Explanation

Y chromosome has an SRY gene. It is the sex determining region Y gene. It is Y linked gene because it is found only on the Y chromosome.

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