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Biology Question on Sex Determination

Sex is determined in human beings

A

by ovum

B

at time of fertilization

C

40 days after fertilization

D

seventh to eight week when genitals differentiate in foetus.

Answer

at time of fertilization

Explanation

Solution

Sex is determined in human beings at the time of fertilization. Sex of human body is determined by the karyotype of the zygote or fertilized egg. Sex of the baby depends upon the sperm which fertilizes the ovum.