Maleness passes through:
Correct answer: A. Y - chromosome from father to son only
- A. Y - chromosome from father to son only
- B. X - chromosome from father to son only
- C. Y - chromosome from mother to son only
- D. X - chromosome from mother to son only
Explanation
As Y-chromosome is received by male zygote only and SRY is carried by male.
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